Summary
Mira Developments is seeking a Senior Legal Generalist for its legal team, with experience in IT, fintech, or banking. The role covers commercial agreements, expansion into new jurisdictions, licensing, regulatory matters, and coordination of cross-functional legal projects. Applicants need at least 7 years of post-qualification experience and fluency in Russian and English; UK Common Law knowledge is an advantage. The position is listed in Dubai, UAE, and is fully remote, with work permitted from anywhere.
The posting
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We are looking for a Senior Legal Generalist with experience in IT / Fintech / banking for the legal team.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal support for expansion into new jurisdictions, including corporate setup, local approvals, and launch-related matters;
- Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain a wide range of commercial agreements, including service, technology, vendor, partnership, and other business-critical contracts;
- Lead legal workstreams and coordinate cross-functional projects together with compliance, operations, finance, technology, and leadership teams;
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments in relevant markets and turn them into clear, practical recommendations for the business;
- Support licensing processes and ongoing legal matters in regulated jurisdictions, including Malta, India, and the UAE / DIFC;
- Advise internal teams on commercial, regulatory, employment, and broader people-related issues;
- Manage relationships with external counsel and ensure efficient, high-quality, and commercially sound legal support.
Requirements
- 7+ years of post-qualification experience at international law firms or IT / Fintech companies;
- Fluent Russian and English, both written and spoken;
- Strong track record of independently handling sophisticated multi-jurisdictional matters and delivering within deadlines;
- Commercially minded approach with the ability to balance legal risk and business priorities;
- Confident user of Google Workspace and modern AI tools, including Gemini, Claude, and similar platforms, with the ability to apply them effectively in day-to-day work;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear and practical way to non-legal stakeholders;
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to stay effective under pressure.
Nice to have: strong knowledge of UK Common Law (UK Law Solicitor qualification is an advantage, or willingness to obtain it).
Benefits
- Competitive compensation aligned with the seniority and scope of the role;
- Close collaboration with senior leadership and exposure to strategic business matters;
- Real ownership of legal projects from start to finish;
- Fully remote format with the flexibility to work from anywhere;
- Broad international scope and a diverse range of legal work;
- A modern, technology-enabled environment with an AI-forward mindset;
- 40 paid days off per year.