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Legal Counsel

Taptap Send

Our Mission <p>Reduce inequity by helping immigrants move money home, and become the leading cross-border fintech for emerging markets.</p> The Team <p>Founded by Harvard grads / 3rd-time founders   also founded Segovia (successful exit) and GiveDirectly (>300M revenue, fastest-growing NGO). Top performers from top and varied organizations (e.g., Bain, Bolt, Google, McKinsey, SafeBoda, Uber, Zipline)   we like moving fast, and we hire people that do as well. Driven by mission, guided by values (see below) - in deed, not just word. Team as global as the mission, >30 languages from 25 countries (i.e., if you're interested in learning to make Chicken Moambe, we're the place).</p> About Us <p>Taptap Send is backed by top VCs (Spark, Canaan, Reid Hoffman, Breyer Capital, etc.), rapidly growing and a great place for those looking for both impact and a fast-paced tech startup environment. Read more about the journey in Reid Hoffman's words or TechCrunch article. Launched in 2019, Taptap is tapping into a transformative shift in global finance: from banks to phones. While this has affected wealthier countries as well, it has been nothing short of a revolution for the emerging markets where the overwhelming majority of population had been unable to access digital finance previously. Taptap Send allows immigrants to send money home instantly and with no fee , saving money in the process. With a formal market size of >700B alone, we've got a lot more saving to do for our users. Our mission is to reduce inequity by helping immigrants move money home, and become the leading cross-border fintech for emerging markets. And that's just the beginning.</p> <p> We charge fees for transfers on fixed exchange rate corridors (e.g., XOF, XAF).</p> Our Investors <p>Spark Capital, Canaan, Reid Hoffman, Breyer Capital (Jim Breyer), Unbound (Shravin Mittal), Wamda (Fadi Ghandour), Firstminute Capital, Slow Ventures (Sam Lessin), Helios Partners (Souleymane Ba), Crossbeam Ventures (Ali Hamed), Nikesh Arora, Samih Toukan, and many other context-specific angels</p> Legal Counsel - GCC The role <p>You'll join our energetic legal team of 7 lawyers reporting to the GCC Lead Counsel. This is a high-impact, broad-scope role covering the full legal lifecycle of our operations in the region: regulatory, commercial contracts, market expansion, product launches, employment matters, disputes, and whatever else lands on the legal desk.</p> <p>You'll partner across all business functions to advise on decisions, lead projects, negotiate agreements, and communicate legal issues to lawyers and non-lawyers alike, always balancing business priorities with legal risk. You'll drive growth by navigating new legal and commercial challenges (with local counsel support where needed) and won't wait to be told what needs doing.</p> Responsibilities <ul> <li>Lead legal support for market expansion and new product launches across the GCC</li> <li>Lead or support engagement with regulators and maintain our regulatory compliance framework across the GCC region</li> <li>Handle commercial contracts, employment matters, disputes, and general legal work as needed</li> <li>Work cross-functionally with business, product, compliance and finance teams to tackle day-to-day legal and regulatory challenges</li> <li>Collaborate with the legal team to identify risks and develop creative solutions that balance business priorities with legal requirements</li> </ul> Requirements <ul> <li>Legal qualification +6-8 years PQE</li> <li>Significant in-house experience (startup preferred)</li> <li>Fintech/payments regulatory exposure (preferred)</li> <li>Fluent English and Arabic</li> </ul> A good fit for this role is <ul> <li>Organized and autonomous: you juggle multiple workstreams without dropping balls</li> <li>Driven: you thrive in ambitious, target-oriented environments</li> <li>Solutions-focused: you find paths forward beyond problems</li> <li>Comfortable with ambiguity: new markets and products energize you, not paralyze you</li> <li>A clear communicator: you translate legal complexity into plain business language</li> <li>Quick but thorough: you maintain quality while moving at startup pace</li> </ul> Benefits (specifics depend on geography) <ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Regular team events</li> <li>L&D budget</li> <li>Equipment</li> <li>Headspace subscription</li> </ul> Also you are <ul> <li><b>Outgoing</b> - you love speaking to people and enjoy building meaningful relationships</li> <li><b>Execution Oriented</b> - we have an 'impact first' philosophy and a lot to get done. You should be able to take an idea to implementation</li> <li><b>Mission Oriented</b> - you are passionate about working for a net positive organisation / tech for good</li> <li><b>Organised</b> - you have a system for how you approach your work that can keep you on track in a scrappy startup environment</li> <li><b>Driven</b> - you thrive in a fast-paced, target oriented company</li> </ul> Taptap Values <p>Impact first</p> <p>Team next</p> <p>Accept reality</p> <p>Propose solutions</p> <p>Win with grit</p> <p>Be proactively candid, with yourself and others</p> <p>Love the particular</p> <p>Own it</p> <p>Create positive energy</p> <p>Maybe, even have fun</p> <p>Taptap Send is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualifications, experience and business need. We strongly encourage applications who are members of underrepresented communities to apply.</p> <p>If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Any information you provide us in this respect will only be used to accommodate your requirements.</p> <p>Note: we recognize imposter syndrome is real - any candidate that does not perfectly fit every characteristic of this role is still strongly encouraged to apply.</p>

Legal Counsel, GCC

Trendyol

<div><div><div><b>About the Team</b></div><div>
At Trendyol Legal, we go beyond compliance&mdash;shaping business decisions with legal insight and strategic perspective.</div><div>
As trusted advisors, we support teams across the company on matters ranging from contracts and corporate law to labor, competition, transportation, and regulatory frameworks.</div><div>
By embedding legal thinking into every stage of business design, we safeguard the company&rsquo;s integrity while enabling agile, sustainable growth.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
About the Role</b></div><div>
Provide hands-on, solution-oriented legal guidance on fintech, banking and financial services products; design and implement legal and regulatory frameworks for new offerings; prepare legal opinions on banking, BaaS, payment services, e-money, financing and capital markets matters; support licensing, regulatory filings, share transfers and change-of-control processes; monitor regulatory developments to ensure compliance; and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enable compliant and operationally ready processes.</div></div>
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Provide hands on, solution oriented legal guidance on banking, financing, BaaS and other fintech related products and services.</li><li>
Design and implement legal frameworks for new offerings, including regulatory analysis and drafting, reviewing and negotiating related documentation.</li><li>
Prepare legal opinions on banking regulations with a focus on BaaS processes, payment services &amp; e-money, financing and capital markets regulatory matters.</li><li>
Support regulatory filings and corporate processes for the establishment, licensing, share transfers and changes of control of regulated financial institutions.</li><li>
Track regulatory developments and ensure compliance with Banking Law, Law No. 6493, Law No. 6361, AML and capital markets regulations.</li><li>
Work closely with cross functional teams to ensure compliant processes and operational readiness.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Expected Qualifications</b></h3><ul><li><ul><li>
Excellent academic credentials.</li><li>
Minimum 5 years of experience as in-house counsel in a bank, financing company, payment or e-money institution or as a legal counsel in a reputable law firm focusing on banking and finance, fintech regulations and/or capital markets regulations.</li><li>
Hands-on experience or strong knowledge in banking operations, preferably BaaS implementations.</li><li>
Knowledge and experience with Law No. 6361 and financing company regulations and operations, payment and e money institution operations and Law No. 6493 is highly preferred.</li><li>
Experience or familiarity with capital markets regulations and investment services, including their operational models and regulatory requirements, is an asset.</li><li>
Strong legal drafting, reasoning and analytical skills together with excellent research and follow up abilities.</li><li>
Fluency in written and spoken English.</li><li>
Strong communication skills and the ability to work hands on with business teams in fast paced environments.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple tasks, strict deadlines and work collaboratively with various stakeholders.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div><b>What We Offer</b></div><ul><li><b>Hybrid working model with flexibility:</b> a schedule that helps you find the right balance between flexibility and team bonding, including work-from-abroad opportunities and a summer working model.</li><li><b>Customisable FlexBenefits budget: </b>Adjust your daily meal allowance, choose your health insurance package (and extend it to your spouse or children), and pick from additional benefits like fuel support or Trendyol shopping credits.</li><li><b>Well-being support: </b>Access to location-based in-house doctors, as well as psychologist and dietitian support, and HPV vaccination provision.</li><li><b>Personalised training allowance and learning opportunities: </b>Use your annual budget for any training or conference of your choice, explore our Learning Management System (LMS) anytime, and join in-person learning sessions offered throughout the year.</li><li><b>Responsibility from day one: </b>Take full ownership from the start in a culture where every voice is heard and valued.</li><li><b>A diverse, international team: </b>Collaborate with global peers across our offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and beyond, in a startup-spirited and collaborative environment.</li><li><b>Opportunities to grow with the best: </b>Tackle meaningful challenges, develop through hands-on experience, and grow with the support of expert guidance and global mentoring.</li><li><b>Meaningful connections beyond tasks:</b> Be part of team rituals, events, and social activities that help us stay connected and inspired.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Take the Next Step</b></div><div>
If this role excites you, apply today, we look forward to taking the next step with you.</div><div>
Want to get to know the team better first? Explore our Career Website, LinkedIn, or YouTube to learn more about #LifeatTrendyol and how we work.</div></div></div>

Legal Professionals - Services

9Point Capital Private Limited

<p><b>Legal Associate &ndash; Regulatory, Fintech &amp; Crypto</b></p><p><b>Role Overview</b></p><p>We are looking for a lawyer with strong drafting, research, and regulatory instincts, especially around financial services, crypto, taxation, and public law.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Legal research on Indian &amp; cross-border regulations (SEBI, RBI, FEMA, Income-tax, crypto laws)</li><li>Drafting legal opinions, advisory notes, notices, representations, and contracts</li><li>Assisting in tax litigation, regulatory correspondence, and policy submissions</li><li>Supporting high-stakes matters involving exchanges, platforms, funds, and HNIs</li><li>Contributing to thought leadership, articles, and policy advocacy</li></ul><p><b>Ideal Profile</b></p><ul><li>LL.B. from a recognised university</li><li>2&ndash;5 years PQE (law firms / litigation / regulatory roles preferred)</li><li>Strong drafting &amp; legal reasoning skills</li><li>Interest in fintech, crypto, taxation, and emerging regulation</li><li>High ethical standards and attention to detail</li></ul><p><b>Added Advantage</b><br/>1. Experience with tax laws, Digital assets, FEMA, or financial regulations<br/>2. Prior exposure to crypto / digital assets (professional or academic)</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Leave encashment</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul><p>Ability to commute/relocate:</p><ul><li>Mumbai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Current CTC</li><li>Expected CTC</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Legal drafting: 2 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Willingness to travel:</p><ul><li>25% (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Legal Associate

Zand

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   Draft, review, negotiate and execution of contracts with vendors, partners, clients, ensuring alignment with company policies and legal standards to maximize the Bank&rsquo;s legal protection while simultaneously minimizing risks.
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   Prepares and regularly updates standardized legal agreements, contracts and standard terms and conditions for the Bank in compliance with international best practices and applicable legal requirements.
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Legal Manager

Major Development

<p><b>Position Overview</b></p><p>We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Legal Officer &ndash; Trade, Fintech, Real Estate to support the company&rsquo;s legal operations across the company&rsquo;s activities within the UAE and, on rare occasions, abroad. The role involves hands-on legal work, contract management, regulatory compliance, and coordination with government authorities and external legal counsel to ensure full compliance with laws and regulations.</p><p>The work will be within the company&rsquo;s legal team.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Provide day-to-day legal support across the company&rsquo;s trade, fintech, and real estate activities within the UAE, and on rare occasions, in cross-border matters.</li><li>Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, including commercial agreements, service agreements, NDAs, fintech-related agreements, and real estate documentation.</li><li>Ensure ongoing compliance with UAE federal and local laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements applicable to trade, fintech, and real estate sectors.</li><li>Monitor and interpret regulatory developments and advise relevant stakeholders on legal implications and required actions.</li><li>Coordinate with government authorities, regulators, and free zone authorities (e.g., licensing, registrations, renewals, approvals, and filings).</li><li>Support fintech compliance matters, including licensing, regulatory submissions, and interactions with relevant financial and technology regulators.</li><li>Assist with real estate legal matters, including leases, property acquisitions/disposals, registrations, and related due diligence.</li><li>Support corporate governance and company secretarial matters, including resolutions, powers of attorney, and statutory filings.</li><li>Liaise with and manage external legal counsel, including preparing briefs, reviewing advice, and monitoring costs and timelines.</li><li>Maintain accurate legal records, contract databases, and compliance documentation.</li><li>Identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to mitigate exposure.</li><li>Assist in handling disputes, claims, and regulatory inquiries, under the supervision of senior legal counsel where applicable.</li><li>Provide due diligence &amp; property transactions, including: conduct legal due diligence for property acquisitions and developments; assist in transaction structuring, documentation, and closing activities.</li><li>Maintain organized legal records, contracts, and regulatory filings.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.</li><li>Minimum 4&ndash;6 years of legal experience, with mandatory UAE experience.</li><li>Working knowledge of relevant legal fields.</li><li>Hands-on experience with sale and purchase agreements, title transfers, leasing, and developer-related documentation.</li><li>Ability to draft and review legal documents independently.</li><li>Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Experience working with a real estate developer, brokerage, or construction company in the UAE is preferred.</li><li>Proficiency in English is required.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per month</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>How soon can you join?</li><li>What's your expected monthly salary (AED)?</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Financial services: 3 years (Required)</li><li>real estate industry: 2 years (Required)</li><li>legal affairs: 7 years (Required)</li></ul>

Legal Officer

inDriver

<div><div><div>We&rsquo;re looking for a proactive Legal Counsel to support our operations. This role involves providing legal advice on a wide range of matters &ndash; from commercial contracts and civil law to marketing, fintech, and digital regulation &ndash; ensuring compliance and helping build efficient, business-oriented solutions.</div></div></div>
<br><div><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Responsibilities</b></h2>
<ul><li>Provide legal support for operations</li><li>
Advise on civil, commercial, consumer, marketing/advertising, and digital law matters.</li><li>
Review contracts and policies, and assist in claims resolution.</li><li>
Monitor upcoming regulations and prepare legal analysis.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with local laws and internal standards.</li><li>
Support marketing and media campaigns with legal review.</li><li>
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on regional and global projects.</li></ul>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2>
<ul><li>2+ years of experience as an in-house counsel or in a law firm supporting IT or tech companies.</li><li>
Experience in civil, commercial, consumer, and media/advertising law.</li><li>
Familiarity with fintech and digital platforms regulation is an advantage.</li><li>
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.</li><li>
Proficiency in English (C1&ndash;C2 or equivalent); local language proficiency required.</li><li>
Experience in international environments is a plus.</li></ul>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions &amp; Benefits</b></h2>
<ul><li>Stable salary, official employment</li><li>
Health insurance</li><li>
Hybrid work mode and flexile schedule</li><li>
Access to professional counseling services including psychological, financial, and legal support</li><li>
Discount club membership</li><li>
Diverse internal training programs</li><li>
Partially or fully payed additional training courses</li><li>
All necessary work equipment</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div>

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