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Papel

Who We Are AtPapel Holdings, we're not just another Fintech company. We're on a mission to revolutionize the financial landscape. From innovative banking solutions to cutting-edge digital asset products, we're transforming how people interact with money. Careers at Papel suit those who want to have an impact, who are comfortable getting uncomfortable, willing to take risks and win big. We are brave, laser-focused and have high aptitude, with a little playfulness for good measure. If you're someone who thrives on high accountability, possesses a start-up spirit, and flair for industry-savvy solutions, you'll fit right in. If this resonates with you, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact and be part of something that's changing how we interact with money and wealth. POSITION OBJECTIVE As General Counsel, you will serve as the primary legal advisor to the company, providing Legal's commercial-corporate and regulatory leadership across all business functions. You'll be responsible for managing legal risk, navigating regulatory environments, and ensuring compliance with domestic and international financial services regulations and laws. You'll also be instrumental in technology procurement, corporate governance, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and the full suite of contracts related to product development. RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>Serve as the company's principal legal advisor, managing all legal matters, including corporate, commercial, regulatory, employment, and intellectual property.</li> <li>Oversee legal risk management and compliance with applicable financial regulations.</li> <li>Advise on licensing applications related to payments, lending, digital assets, or digital banking.</li> <li>Lead and negotiate key commercial agreements, including partnerships and vendor contracts.</li> <li>Advise the Board of Directors and executive leadership on legal strategy, governance, and best practices.</li> <li>Manage external counsel relationships and legal budget. This includes "magic circle" and local counsel in other jurisdictions.</li> <li>Build and lead an in-house legal team as the company grows.</li> </ul> Requirements <ul> <li>JD or LLB from an accredited law school. Ideally in the top-20 globally by QS rankings or similar</li> <li>10+ years of PQE legal experience, with a strong background in TMT, payments, and financial services</li> <li>Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to FinTech (e.g., AML / KYC, sanctions, digital assets, Travel Rule, data privacy)</li> <li>Experience negotiating complex contracts and advising on corporate transactions</li> <li>Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence at the executive level</li> <li>Operationally strong and also a strategic thinker</li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul> <li>Financial services and data protection certifications.</li> <li>Ideally, prior experience at regulated entities and a fintech startup.</li> <li>International legal experience and cross-border regulations; interfacing with notaries public.</li> </ul> Benefits <ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Discretionary bonus</li> <li>Comprehensive Healthcare</li> </ul>

General Counsel - FinTech

OilSERV

<div>
 
 
 Job Summary:
 
 
 
 The job holder is responsible for:
 
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 Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all client and supplier contracts assigned to her/him and ensuring alignment with internal contracting standards.
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 Administration of the ethics and compliance policies and procedures
 
 
 in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
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 Administration of personal data protection policies and procedures and supporting implementation across business units.
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 General legal support to all business units and business lines on operational, commercial, and compliance-related matters.
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 Essential Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Provide legal advice timely and efficiently to all business units, and proactively identify legal risks and mitigation measures.
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 Review, negotiate and conclude all contracts for all business lines and business units in accordance with company approval processes.
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 Assist with the general administrative tasks of the legal and compliance department
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 which includes the administration of the ethics and compliance program, the personal data protection program, and ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping.
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 Report regularly and timely to the head of legal/general counsel on all matters which are not in accordance with the policies and procedures of the legal and compliance department and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
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 Accountability:
 
 
 
 Report to the Head of Legal (ie. General Counsel)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Knowledge, Skills &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 Education: Recognised law degree (LLB or equivalent), admittance as a lawyer, advocate or attorney.
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 Skills: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating oil and gas service and supply contracts and/or drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts (EPC). Practical hands-on knowledge will be tested in the interviews; therefore, only those capable of fulfilling this requirement should apply.
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 Attention to detail, hard-working, wanting to learn and grow and being proactive are key requirements together with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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 Experience: at least 3 years post in corporate, commercial, or oil &amp; gas legal roles. Must be able to work with minimal oversight. Experience in the Middle East is an advantage, given the region's regulatory and contractual frameworks.
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 Excellent communication skills in English, verbal and written.
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 Skills
 
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 English -Mandatory
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 Arabic - Mandatory
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 French - Preferred
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 Legal Writing and Drafting
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 Governance and Compliance
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 Oil and Gas Service Contracts (VSA, MSA, EPC)
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 Risk Assessment and Mitigation
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 Litigation
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 Client Contract Review and Negotiation
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 Supplier Contracts
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 Personal Data Protection
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 Legal Advice
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 Interface with Government entities
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Legal Counsel

Huda Beauty

<div>Who We Are: At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratised beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world&rsquo;s fastest-growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!
Summary: Reporting directly to our General Counsel, Huda Beauty seeks a pragmatic, commercially-minded Director, Corporate and Commercial to establish and scale the Group&rsquo;s legal function across corporate and commercial matters. This hands-on, senior-level role will lead and manage the Group&rsquo;s legal entity governance, company secretarial matters, mergers and acquisitions, legal entity restructuring, the digitisation of the Huda Beauty Legal department and lead our commercial contracting and contract compliance, working collaboratively and cross-functionally. You will be a trusted advisor to the Group&rsquo;s senior management team. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical business processes, and experience building a positive governance culture in a fast-moving consumer goods environment. 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Corporate Affairs<ul>
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Oversee the full corporate lifecycle of all Group entities across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring structural integrity, governance alignment, and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.</li>
<li>Lead and advise on the proper drafting and execution of corporate documents, such as articles of association, memoranda of association, board and manager resolutions, powers of attorney, sale and purchase agreements, transitional services agreements, board minutes, and similar documents.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain policies, procedures and control frameworks for governance and risk-related matters (e.g., product safety-related operational risks, supply chain, third-party/vendor risk, data/privacy risk intersections).</li>
<li>Lead and coordinate entity formation, cross-border reorganisations, mergers, demergers and liquidation/strike-off processes in partnership with external counsel, the Family office as well as Finance and Tax.</li>
<li>Advise on entity rationalisation and restructuring projects to optimize operational, tax and regulatory outcomes.</li>
<li>Own, design, implement and maintain the Group&rsquo;s delegation of authority (DoA) framework; framework; lead periodic reviews and ensure consistent application across jurisdictions; design and maintain internal controls, approval workflows, and audit&#8209;ready processes for signature authority, sign&#8209;off, and DoA exceptions.</li>
<li>Support the establishment and running of governance fora (e.g., risk committee, working groups), prepare agendas, materials and clear action trackers; drive follow-through with senior stakeholders.</li>
<li>Provide practical advice to business leaders on risk-based decision-making, escalation, and embedding governance into day-to-day operations.</li>
Monitor internal controls and remediation plans; coordinate risk testing and assurance activities with internal audit or external reviewers where required. 
<li>
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</ul>Commercial Legal<ul>
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Provide senior commercial legal advice on customer, supplier and partner contracts, distribution, licensing, master services agreements, and brand/channel agreements relevant to consumer goods/beauty/luxury sectors.</li>
<li>Develop standardised contracting templates, playbooks and clause libraries to streamline negotiation and reduce legal spend, working collaboratively with our Director, Compliance, Governance and Risk.</li>
<li>Lead the negotiation and execution of complex cross-border commercial transactions; provide pragmatic commercial risk advice.</li>
</ul>
Digitisation and AI<ul><li>
Drive digital transformation of our legal operations, namely the corporate matters and commercial contract lifecycle management (CLM) through implementation and continuous improvement including tracking, reporting and document retention.</li></ul>
Cross-Functional Partnership<ul>
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Act as key legal partner to our Director, Compliance, Governance and Risk; Finance and Tax teams on entity-level matters, intercompany agreements, fund flows and tax-driven restructurings, as well as fostering a culture of compliance and improvement.</li>
<li>Support statutory consolidation, financial reporting, audit requests and regulator engagements relating to entity governance and legal documentation.</li>
<li>Build strong relationships with the Director (Compliance, Governance &amp; Risk), General Counsel, Finance, People+Culture, Operations, Product Safety/Quality, Procurement and local market leads to create policies and escalations affecting corporate affairs and commercial activities, as well as day-to-day activities.</li>
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Team Leadership<ul>
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Lead, develop and mentor direct reports and other Legal, Regulatory and Compliance team members (corporate, commercial and company secretarial); set priorities and manage performance.</li>
<li>Oversee selection, engagement and oversight of external counsel and service providers; drive cost-effective delivery and best practice.</li>
<li>Champion process improvement, automation and adoption of entity management and CLM systems.</li>
</ul>
Training &amp; Culture<ul>
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Drive the development and delivery of legal training, both as a train&#8209;the&#8209;trainer within the Legal, Regulatory &amp; Compliance function and, also, for business leads and functional stakeholders in order to reduce risk in our business operations and embed risk-aware behaviours.</li>
<li>Support the General Counsel and Director, Compliance, Governance and Risk in communications and change management to promote a culture of governance and accountability across the group.</li>
</ul>
Requirements<ul>
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Qualified lawyer in a major jurisdiction within the Huda Beauty Group with a minimum of 10-15 years post qualification experience handling complex corporate and commercial legal matters.</li>
<li>Being called to a US state bar is an advantage.</li>
<li>Previous in-house experience in leading and implementing corporate and commercial legal matters is an advantage.</li>
<li>Leadership in designing and implementing legal tech solutions and experience with legal AI solutions are an advantage.</li>
<li>Strong organisational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly.</li>
<li>High emotional maturity and intelligence with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Forward thinker with a Kaizen (continuous improvement) mentality, who actively seeks opportunities to improve and proposes solutions.</li>
<li>Keen interest and/or experience in the cosmetics industry is an advantage.</li>
<li>Excellent judgement, negotiation, and communication skills.</li>
<li>Highly resourceful team player with the ability to be extremely effective independently.</li>
<li>Consistently display an approachable nature and flexible working style with flawless written and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Strong presentation skills, with the ability to present to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation when required.</li>
<li>Flexible working style. Occasional early morning or late evening calls may be required to accommodate global business needs. Ad hoc travel may also be required.</li>
</ul>
Benefits<ul>
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Monthly &ldquo;Self Love Days&rdquo; &ndash; at company discretion</li>
<li>Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents</li>
<li>Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach</li>
<li>Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products</li>
<li>Quarterly product gifting</li>
</ul>
Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.</div>

Legal Director, Corporate and Commercial

<div>About Us 

We are building a next-generation neobank that securely unites crypto, fiat, banking, and investments in one intuitive platform. From wallets, NFTs, and crypto cards to Swift+SEPA transfers, debit and virtual cards, POS integrations, and access to stocks, staking, credits, and IPOs, we make modern finance simple, safe, and reliable for individuals and businesses alike. With a team of 70+ experts and offices in Kyiv, Vilnius, and Dubai, we are dedicated to shaping a trusted bridge between traditional finance and the world of digital assets. 

What You'll Do 

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will lead and grow a team of 3 experienced legal specialists to deliver high-quality, secure, and compliant solutions in a regulated fintech environment. You will play a key role in shaping the legal function, driving delivery excellence, and ensuring that innovation is balanced with governance and risk management. 

Key Responsibilities 
<ul>
<li>Provide expert legal counsel on all aspects of the neobank&rsquo;s operations, focusing on the convergence of traditional finance, payments, and digital assets (crypto);</li>
<li>Own and manage the legal and compliance roadmap for the expansion into new target markets, including the UAE and MENA region;</li>
<li>Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, partnership agreements (processors, payment schemes, and exchanges), and vendor contracts;</li>
<li>Ensure the platform, including products like cards, wallets, and trading features, complies with local and international financial regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, data privacy);</li>
<li>Advise senior management on corporate governance, licensing requirements, and risk mitigation strategies in a multi-jurisdictional environment;</li>
<li>Manage regulatory inquiries and external counsel engagement across key operational geographies;</li>
<li>Create global contract lifecycle management (CLM) process, including template standardization, review workflows, and a definitive repository for all executed commercial and strategic documents;</li>
<li>Develop, implement, and periodically audit all employment contracts, policies, and handbooks for all entities, ensuring strict compliance with the UAE Labour Law (including free-zone regulations like DIFC/ADGM) and the diverse labor directives of the European Union;</li>
<li>Advise the Human Resources department on complex, high-risk employment matters, including disciplinary procedures, statutory termination requirements, end-of-service gratuity calculations (UAE), and collective consultation obligations (EU);</li>
<li>Manage the legal aspects of global workforce arrangements, including independent contractor classification, remote work policies, and the drafting of enforceable non-compete and non-solicitation clauses in line with local legal precedents;</li>
<li>Maintain and enforce the global corporate structure (e.g., subsidiary registrations, intercompany agreements) and guarantee all corporate filing deadlines are met across all jurisdictions;</li>
<li>Oversee all data protection and privacy compliance efforts, including the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) standards for EU operations and equivalent data privacy mandates in the UAE/MENA region.</li> 
</ul>
You&rsquo;re a Perfect Fit If You Have 
<ul>
<li>7+ years of experience as a Legal Counsel, with a strong focus on the financial services sector.</li>
<li>Solid experience in a regulated FinTech, Banking, or Crypto company is mandatory.</li>
<li>Proven track record of managing and mentoring junior legal staff or leading a small legal team (ideally 3+ people).</li>
<li>Deep understanding of payments regulation (e.g., SEPA/SWIFT, card schemes), digital asset laws, and licensing procedures in key jurisdictions.</li>
<li>Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Proficiency in English (B2-C1), both written and verbal, is essential (knowing Ukrainian or Russian is an advantage)</li></ul> 


Compensation &amp; Benefits (Dubai, UAE) 
<ul>
<li>Highly Competitive Compensation.</li>
<li>Visa Sponsorship: Full coverage of UAE employment visa and residency permit costs.</li>
<li>Relocation Support: Dedicated support desk to assist with your move, including inbound flight coverage (if applicable).</li>
<li>Time Off: 25 working days of Annual Leave + UAE Public Holidays.</li>
<li>Health Coverage: Comprehensive Medical Insurance for yourself.</li>
<li>Performance Incentives: Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and incentives.</li>
<li>Statutory Benefits: End of Service Gratuity as per UAE Labour Law.</li></ul> 
 
Shape the future: join a successful, next-generation prestigious neobank!</div>

Senior Legal Counsel

Hays

<div>
 
 
 Your new company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The client is a prestigious multinational company with offices in Dubai.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Your new role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 To act as Legal Counsel and provide sound legal advice across a range of legal disciplines with a focus on real estate, commercial law, employment law, companies law and to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
 
 
 
 
 
 Your Duties
 
 
 
 
 
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 Provide day-to-day support for company operational activities
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 Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements such as service contracts, supplier agreements, and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal requirements
 </li>
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 Draft, review, and amend a variety of legal documents including service contracts, supplier agreements, letters, tenders, and applications, ensuring alignment with legal frameworks and regulatory guidelines
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 Finalise agreements by performing tasks such as highlighting textual changes in draft documents
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 Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, international best practices, and internal policies and procedures
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 Offer legal and regulatory advice to help mitigate financial, legal, and reputational risks
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 Assist the Head of Legal by staying informed on legislative and regulatory developments and conducting legal research as needed
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 Maintain and update standard templates as required
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 Support the Head of Legal in promoting corporate governance best practices
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 Manage legal databases and oversee document filing
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 Participate in meetings and committees as directed by the Head of Legal
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 Carry out ad-hoc administrative tasks as needed, including printing, copying, scanning, and filing
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 Performing any ad-hoc tasks as required by the business
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 What you'll need to succeed
 
 
 
 
 
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 At least 3 years of legal experience gained from a reputable/recognised law firm and a proven background in general corporate and commercial legal work
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 Knowledge of real estate, commercial law, employment law, companies&rsquo; law would be advantageous
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s and master&rsquo;s degree from a recognised/reputable university in law
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 Active membership from a recognized legal associate or regulatory body from a common law jurisdiction
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 Middle Eastern experience and knowledge of UAE laws and regulations is a key requirement
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 What you'll get in return
 
 
 
 
 
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 Work with a multinational company
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 Tax free salary + incentives
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 Hybrid working
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Taptap Send

Our Mission Reduce inequity by helping immigrants move money home, and become the leading cross-border fintech for emerging markets. The Team 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). About Us 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. We charge fees for transfers on fixed exchange rate corridors (e.g., XOF, XAF). Our Investors 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 Legal Counsel - GCC The role 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. 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. 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>Outgoing - you love speaking to people and enjoy building meaningful relationships</li> <li>Execution Oriented - we have an 'impact first' philosophy and a lot to get done. You should be able to take an idea to implementation</li> <li>Mission Oriented - you are passionate about working for a net positive organisation / tech for good</li> <li>Organised - you have a system for how you approach your work that can keep you on track in a scrappy startup environment</li> <li>Driven - you thrive in a fast-paced, target oriented company</li> </ul> Taptap Values Impact first Team next Accept reality Propose solutions Win with grit Be proactively candid, with yourself and others Love the particular Own it Create positive energy Maybe, even have fun 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. 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. 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.

Legal Counsel, GCC

Huspy

<div>
 
 The Main Event: What You&rsquo;ll Drive, Build, and Own
 
 
 
 The Legal Counsel will work closely with the Legal Director to implement the organisation&rsquo;s legal strategy and manage a diverse portfolio of legal matters across the GCC. The role focuses on Employment &amp; HR, Disputes &amp; Litigation, Commercial Contracts, and Regulatory advisory.
 
 
 <ul>
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 Draft and maintain standardized employment contracts across the GCC.
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 Advise HR on terminations, disciplinary actions, and employee disputes.
 </li>
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 Ensure company policies comply with evolving labour laws.
 </li>
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 Support the design of regional incentive schemes and compensation structures to ensure local enforceability.
 </li>
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 Implement strategy for managing disputes, litigation, and regulatory inquiries.
 </li>
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 Act as the primary liaison for external counsel across GCC markets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct internal fact-finding and evidence collection for litigation or regulatory investigations.
 </li>
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 Manage complaints and claims to mitigate business and reputational risks.
 </li>
 <li>
 Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, partnership agreements, technology licensing, and service agreements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support high-value contracts and strategic negotiations led by the Legal Director.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain standardized contract templates for routine operations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor and summarize regulatory updates in real estate, mortgage, and financial sectors across UAE, KSA, and wider GCC.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proactively flag relevant regulatory developments to the Legal Director.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide day-to-day legal advisory support to business units to ensure cross-border compliance.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 The Perfect Match: What It Takes to Succeed at Huspy
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 3&ndash;4 years PQE with demonstrated experience supporting legal operations across multiple GCC jurisdictions; UAE and KSA experience strongly preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Licensed to practice law in a common law jurisdiction (e.g., UK, US, Australia) and/or a GCC jurisdiction, with strong practical application in UAE and KSA.
 </li>
 <li>
 Full fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken), with the ability to review dual-language documents.
 </li>
 <li>
 Based in Dubai, UAE.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What Will Make You Stand Out
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Reliable, proactive, and capable of independently managing responsibilities while maintaining clear communication with the Legal Director.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to manage legal matters across different GCC legal systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong interest in FinTech/PropTech and enthusiasm for contributing to innovation in the real estate and mortgage sectors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with a solution-oriented and adaptable approach.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

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