Legal & Compliance Associate

Legal & Compliance Associate – London or Abu Dhabi The GFO-X Group is a global market infrastructure provider focused on regulated digital asset derivatives. With operations in London, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi, the Group offers global access to institutional-grade execution and clearing services. GFO-X UK is the first FCA authorised, centrally cleared Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) for digital asset derivatives, with all contracts cleared via LCH DigitalAssetClear. Backed by M&G Investments and supported by leading financial institutions, GFO-X Group is building the next generation of regulated infrastructure to integrate digital assets into mainstream finance, with a focus on transparency, risk management, and collateral mobility. GFO-X is seeking an experienced Legal & Compliance Associate to join our growing team in either our London or Abu Dhabi office. This role supports the Legal & Compliance function across the business, providing legal research, document drafting, KYC/AML assistance, and regulatory/compliance coordination. You'll work closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Operations, and external counsel. This position is ideal for candidates early in their legal or compliance career who want hands-on exposure to financial market infrastructure, derivatives, and cross-border regulatory frameworks. Role: Legal Assistance • Assist in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining legal documents, including: Membership agreements Rulebooks and policies (including Data Protection and GDPR) Client onboarding documentation Commercial contracts and NDAs Board/committee documentation Compliance & KYC/AML Support • Assist with day-to-day compliance processes, including: Client onboarding checks KYC / enhanced due diligence AML risk assessments Sanctions Screening and monitoring Compliance policies and procedures, including the compliance monitoring programme • Liaise with the Compliance, MLRO, and CCO teams in the business. • Maintain logs, registers, comp