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Pay10 Bahrain

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 Role overview
 
 
 
 We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on
 
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 Counsel
 
 to handle the Company&rsquo;s legal requirements in Bahrain and collaborate with the legal team across other companies within the group. This is a stand-alone role, however, will be part of a larger legal team spread across 13 jurisdictions and growing. The Legal Counsel will need to have hands on experience in financial regulations, commercial contracting, digital payments, and cross-border legal frameworks. The role reports to the Group&rsquo;s Chief Legal Officer and to the CEO of Pay10 Bahrain.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1. Corporate Advisory:
 
 
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 Provide legal support on to the Company regarding its corporate requirements relating to its operations.
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 Main corporate records of the Company and keep them to up to date.
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 Managing corporate service providers
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 2. Regulatory &amp; Compliance Oversight
 
 
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 Maintain the licensing records up to date and liaise with the relevant teams on updating the relevant license.
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 Collaborate with compliance and risk management teams to strengthen governance and internal controls of the Company in Bahrain.
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 3. Contracts &amp; Commercial Law
 
 
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 Draft, negotiate, and review high-value contracts, including client agreements, technology licensing, partnerships, and vendor arrangements.
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 Ensure contracts are commercially sound, legally enforceable, and aligned with Bahrain regulations and business risk appetite.
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 4. Corporate Governance &amp; Transactions
 
 
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 Support the Chief Legal Officer in maintaining the Company&rsquo;s corporate governance framework including drafting board resolutions, minutes of meetings, shareholder meetings, and corporate secretarial functions.
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 5. Litigation &amp; Risk Management
 
 
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 Manage disputes, litigation, regulatory investigations, and coordinate with external counsel as necessary under the guidance of the Chief Legal Officer.
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 Establish and deliver internal training programs to promote legal awareness and reduce operational risks.
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 Required Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 Minimum 5 years of legal experience in fintech, banking, payments, technology, e-commenrce, or tech-adjacent sectors. GCC experience is a must.
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 Licensed to practice law in a common law jurisdiction (UK, US, or equivalent).
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 Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory environments for financial services, e-money, and payment solutions in the Bahrain.
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 Team player with excellent stakeholder engagement, commercial negotiation, and organizational skills.
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 Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance a diverse task list.
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 Arabic language skills are not essential but preferred.
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Legal Counsel

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