Legal Associate

Alaan is the Middle East's first AI-powered spend management platform, built to help businesses save time and money.
Our all-in-one solution combines smart corporate cards, real-time expense tracking, AI-powered automation, seamless accounting integrations, and deep financial insights- designed to simplify finance operations and maximize control over company spend.

Founded in 2022, Alaan is already the trusted partner of over 1,300 leading businesses across the UAE, including G42, Careem, McDonald's, Tabby, Al Barari, Rove Hotels, Rivoli, and CarSwitch. Together, our customers have saved over AED 100 million with Alaan.

In just three years, Alaan has become the expense management platform in the Middle East- and we've done it while becoming profitable.

Backed by Y Combinator and top global investors- including founders and executives of leading startups- Alaan is built by a world-class team from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Zomato, Careem, Rippling, and other high-growth companies.

We're not just building software. We're reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.

About the role

We're looking for an ambitious lawyer to join our nascent legal team and help scale our B2B fintech operations across the GCC region. As our legal counsel, you'll work independently on a diverse range of legal matters while collaborating closely with Product, Sales, and Operations teams. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad legal experience in a fast-growing Series A-B fintech environment, working on everything from commercial contracts to regulatory compliance across multiple GCC markets.

What you'll do

• Supporting business teams in new market initiatives and product launches across GCC jurisdictions
• Leading with licensing applications, regulatory filings, and corporate governance matters
• Reviewing and drafting commercial agreements, vendor contracts, partnership deals, and customer terms of service for products
• Advising on legal aspects of product development across our suite of fintech products
• Assisting with drafting and implementing compliance policies and procedures across business units and markets
• Assisting with contract management processes and related operational tasks
• Documenting legal precedents and contributing to internal knowledge sharing and legal playbooks

What we are looking for

• Qualification as a lawyer in a common-law jurisdiction
• 2-4 years of legal experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house counsel, ideally relevant experience working with fintech, financial services, or high-growth technology companies
• Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Basic understanding of financial services regulations and corporate compliance requirements
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently while supporting cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills and business judgment
• Experience with GCC legal frameworks or willingness to quickly develop expertise in the region
• Fluent in Arabic and English

What's in it for you

• Contribute to building the Middle East's most beloved fintech brand from the ground up
• Benefit from a role with significant ownership and accountability
• Thrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balance
• Participate in exciting offsite events
• Competitive salary and equity
• Enjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more