EMEA Regulatory Counsel

Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career. About the team We started operations in the UAE in 2021 as our first Middle East launch to provide UAE businesses of all sizes with the financial infrastructure they need to accept payments, manage operations, and grow their revenue globally. The EMEA Regulatory Legal team is a team of legal counsel responsible for providing strategic guidance on Stripe's financial regulatory obligations across EMEA. We're hiring our first team member based in the UAE to lead our work in the UAE and future expansion in the region. As a member of the team, you'll tackle a diverse range of cutting-edge financial regulatory challenges on a daily basis. You'll have the chance to influence new product development, interact with regulatory authorities shaping our industry, and help define Stripe's policy positions. What you'll do We're seeking an experienced legal counsel with a passion for payments and fintech regulation. In this role, you'll be a trusted advisor to our business, legal, policy, compliance, and risk partners on applicable regulations. You'll also work with internal stakeholders to engage regulators and policymakers on these issues to enable Stripe's mission of helping businesses to grow and thrive. You'll have the opportunity to contribute more broadly to other regulatory and legal matters as well. This is a full-time role for a candidate based in the UAE (based in-office) and will report to the Head of EMEA Regulatory Legal, based in Dublin. Responsibilities • Advise internal stakeholders on a wide range of regulatory issues with a focus on UAE • Counsel Product Legal and Compliance teams on regulatory requirements for Stripe products to enable compliant product development and expansion • Support teams in developing policies and procedures and shaping compliance programs to meet regulatory requirements • Be a proactive partner and trusted advisor to cross-functional teams in EMEA • Monitor developments in financial regulations to provide proactive guidance on regulatory trends, risks, and opportunities • Advise on advocacy in connection with contemplated and proposed laws, rules, and regulations • Collaborate with business and legal teams across Stripe to address regulatory issues efficiently • Identify and evaluate business and legal risks, and find creative ways to mitigate them while achieving business goals • Develop and work with stakeholders on regulatory engagement strategies • Maintain and contribute to internal legal resources and repositories, help refine our processes, create playbooks, and provide training where necessary Who you are We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. Minimum requirements • 6+ years of experience practicing as a qualified lawyer in the UAE, with a focus on payments and fintech regulation • Excellent skills in issue spotting, risk assessment, and problem-solving, particularly in ambiguous or complex situations • Strong strategic thinking capabilities to enable business partners to make decisions that are grounded in a practical application of the law, technology, and business goals • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Integrity and sound judgment • Ability to distill difficult and complex legal advice in a clear, convincing, and solutions-oriented manner to various stakeholders, including senior manag