Corporate Counsel

1inch is the DeFi ecosystem building financial freedom for everyone. 1inch products help users and builders trade, hold and track digital assets - with the self-custody, comprehensive security and the intuitive user experience they need to unlock the potential of true crypto ownership. 1inch protocols and APIs provide core infrastructure across the DeFi industry and beyond. So if you're someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team.Your missionAs Corporate Counsel, you will support corporate legal matters across our international group. Based in Dubai, you will advise on DIFC/UAE law, People and employment matters, corporate governance, commercial agreements and cross-border legal matters.You will work closely with People, Finance, Operations and other business functions to turn legal requirements into practical advice, policies and business solutions.What You’ll DoAdvise on DIFC and relevant UAE corporate and employment law, including requirements affecting our Dubai operations, DIFC entities, international group structure and global workforceMonitor relevant legal developments and coordinate specialist local counsel across jurisdictions where requiredAdvise People/HR throughout the employment lifecycle, including hiring, employment and contractor models, compensation, performance matters, investigations and terminationsAdvise on cross-border employment and workforce matters, ensure employment agreements, People policies and HR practices reflect applicable legal requirements, and support sensitive employee relations matters and disputesAdvise on corporate governance and entity management across the group’s jurisdictions, and support Board and shareholder matters, corporate resolutions, statutory requirements and corporate recordsAdvise on group structuring, intercompany arrangements, reorganisations and international expansion, and support corporate transactions, investments and M&A where requiredDraft, review and negotiate vendor, customer, partner and other commercial agreementsAdvise on contractual risk, liability, indemnities, confidentiality, intellectual property, data protection and terminationDevelop templates and contracting standards, and work with Procurement and business teams to improve contracting and approval processesDraft and review corporate policies, translate legal requirements into practical policies, processes and guidance, identify and assess material legal risks for appropriate escalation, and provide legal guidance and training to business teamsWho You AreYou have 5+ years of relevant legal experienceYou have strong practical knowledge of DIFC law and regulations, particularly corporate and employment lawYou understand the wider UAE legal environment relevant to corporate operationsYou have experience advising People/HR on employment mattersYou have strong corporate and commercial legal experience, including contract drafting and negotiationYou have experience advising businesses operating through multiple legal entities and jurisdictionsYou have experience with international workforce and cross-border legal mattersYou have working knowledge of data protection and privacy law, particularly DIFC requirementsYou hold a university degree in Law (LLB, JD or equivalent)You hold a professional legal qualification / admission to practise law in at least one recognised jurisdictionNice to havesExperience in Defi / Web3 company working as counsel. 1inch is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to evaluating all candidates on the basis of their skills, experience, and potential — regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. We believe diverse teams build better products, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.We use AI-assisted tools to help us review applications efficiently. These tools support our recruitment team but do not make decisions on our behalf — every application is reviewed by a person before any outcome is determined. No offer or rejection is made solely on the basis of automated processing. For full details on how we use these tools and your rights in relation to them, please see our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.