Mid-Level Associate - (Startup Law)

Seed & Scale is a Dubai-based law firm serving technology startups and scaleups in the UAE, both directly and through the accelerators and venture funds that back them. Our clients operate in proptech, fintech, e-commerce, SaaS, and Web3. Most have no in-house legal team; we become that team through Fractional General Counsel monthly retainers. We also advise on fundraising and one-off complex mandates.

About the Role:This is a full-time remote Legal Associate role at Seed & Scale. We are looking for an experienced lawyer with a startup/venture mindset — someone who enjoys working directly with founders, can translate legal complexity into actionable advice, and can run matters with limited supervision. You will handle a range of legal tasks that reflect a fast-moving, fast-changing startup environment.

You will:

• Work directly with a partner/general counsel,
• Advise founders on day-to-day legal issues,
• Draft and execute startup-related documents (SAFEs, convertible notes, share subscription agreements, founders’ agreements, ESOPs etc.),
• Advise founders on company structuring, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance (financial services/virtual assets),
• Draft fundraising documentation and commercial contracts,
• Conduct due diligence for accelerator programs,
• Communicate with partnered Corporate Service Providers, notaries and trustees,
• Participate in workshops and legal clinics for startup communities and accelerators.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Law from a recognized institution,
• Familiar with UAE laws and regulations, including DIFC and ADGM,
• 3-5 years of overall experience in corporate/commercial law (with a minimum of 1 year in venture capital or startup law),
• Experience with fintech / regulated businesses (payments, lending, virtual assets) would be a strong plus,
• Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus).

What We Offer

• :Competitive base salary and project-based bonuses,
• Remote format (with business trips to Dubai),
• Work directly with the Partner/General Counsel,
• Involvement in startup deals and negotiations,
• Support for professional growth through training and legal tech courses,
• Mobile/internet connection/Claude Enterprise coverage.

Our hiring process:

• CV review.
• Interview call with a partner.
• Practical legal exercise and MBTI work personality assessment.
• Final call with short-listed candidates.