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Atos

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 About Atos Group
 
 
 
 Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 70,000 employees and annual revenue of c. &euro; 10 billion, operating in 67 countries under two brands &mdash; Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.
 
 
 The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 As the General Counsel for the Middle East, Turkey &amp; Africa, you will serve as the lead lawyer for the region, working closely with business leaders and corporate functions. As such you will be a member of the MET &amp; Africa leadership teams, as well as of the International Markets Legal leadership team. You will be responsible for delivering strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and supporting Atos' business operations and growth initiatives across the region. You will also oversee the application of commercial, company, and competition laws, as well as IP, public procurement regulations, data protection, compliance, litigation management, and special projects.
 
 
 
 Job Location
 
 Riyadh, KSA/Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Strategic Legal Advisory Provide high-level and operational legal advice to senior management and business units on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters across the region.
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 Contract Management Lead the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including IT outsourcing, software licensing, teaming agreements, and public procurement contracts.
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 Regulatory Compliance Advise on data protection, competition law, anti-bribery, and public procurement regulations. Collaborate with compliance teams to implement and monitor internal controls.
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 Corporate Governance Oversee corporate governance matters for regional entities, ensuring compliance with local laws and Atos Group policies.
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 Dispute Resolution Manage litigation and third-party claims in coordination with external counsel and internal stakeholders.
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 Cross-functional Collaboration Work in close cooperation with the Atos Group Legal &amp; Compliance Department, regional legal teams, and other central functions.
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 Team Leadership Supervise and mentor regional legal counsels and contribute to the development of legal talent in the region.
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 General Legal Advice Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice to support regional leadership and operational teams.
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 Training and Development Support the implementation of Group policies and appropriate standards, practices, processes, and internal controls relating to business and legal matters. Contribute to the delivery of focused training sessions (classroom or eLearning).
 
 
 
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 Required Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Several years of relevant post-qualification experience.
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 Qualified Lawyer/Solicitor with Law degree from a recognized university; bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.
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 Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in a multinational or technology-driven environment.
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 Proven experience in commercial law, IT contracts, contract management, dispute resolution and regulatory compliance.
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 Strong negotiation and communication skills in English &amp; Arabic; French is a plus.
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 Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
 
 
 
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 Preferred Attributes
 
 
 
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 International exposure and experience working across diverse legal systems in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.
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 Cultural sensitivity and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
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 Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to legal problem-solving.
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 Excellent academic qualifications and strong drafting and negotiation skills.
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 Background in technology services, systems integration, or a global in-house legal function.
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 Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with strong communication and influencing skills.
 
 
 
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 Let&rsquo;s grow together.
 
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General Counsel

CFI Financial Group

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 Who are we?
 
 
 
 CFI Financial Group is an award-winning trading provider, possessing more than 25 years of experience with multiple offices around the world, including London, Larnaca, Beirut, Amman, Dubai, Kuwait, Port Louis, and others.
 
 
 
 
 
 Check out more about
 
 CFI
 
 here.
 
 
 
 
 
 CFI is hiring! Make your mark in the online trading industry.
 
 
 Are you looking to pursue a career in finance? Do you want to work with a dynamic and growing team in the exciting world of online trading and investing? If you answered yes, then we have some amazing opportunities for you!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Description:
 
 
 
 The Group General Counsel will serve as the principal legal advisor to the Group, responsible for all legal matters, including commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory engagement, dispute resolution, and cross-border structuring. This role requires a strategic legal leader with strong commercial judgment, hands-on execution capabilities, and the ability to operate at pace in a high-growth, multi-jurisdictional environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Lead the legal function, ensuring it operates efficiently, proactively, and in full alignment with company priorities.
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 Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, Board, and executive leadership on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
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 Oversee all corporate legal affairs, including compliance, data protection, employment law, intellectual property, and dispute resolution when required.
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 Advise the Board and leadership on emerging legal and regulatory trends that may impact the business.
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 Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including master service agreements, statements of work, licensing agreements, partnership agreements, data and technology agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
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 Structure and negotiate key commercial relationships with clients, partners, suppliers, and contractors to meet business objectives while protecting the Group&rsquo;s interests.
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 Provide legal guidance on new business models, product or service development, and market entry strategies.
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 Anticipate legal and commercial risks, advising with practical mitigations while enabling business agility.
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 Establish and maintain policies and governance frameworks to manage legal and regulatory risk across jurisdictions.
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 Support corporate governance, ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations, shareholder expectations, and internal standards.
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 Manage critical legal disputes, regulatory inquiries, and crises as needed.
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 Manage and optimize relationships with external counsel, ensuring legal support is effective, pragmatic, and commercially sound.
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 Partner with Commercial, Finance, Technology, Operations, Compliance, and Product teams to drive strategic initiatives with legally robust execution.
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 Qualifications
 
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 Qualified lawyer with substantial post-qualification experience in financial services, fintech, capital markets, or regulated trading environments.
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 Proven commercial acumen and ability to structure and negotiate complex agreements with strategic partners.
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 Experience operating in fast-paced, cross-border environments, balancing legal precision with commercial pragmatism.
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 Strong corporate governance exposure and the credibility to advise the Board and executive stakeholders.
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 Experience with UAE legal and regulatory frameworks, preferably within ADGM, DIFC, and/or DFSA-regulated environments. Familiarity with regional market practice and regulatory engagement is highly valued.
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 Ability to manage external counsel, internal stakeholders, and senior leadership while driving legal outcomes that enable business growth.
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 Arabic language proficiency is a plus.
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 Why join CFI?
 
 
 
 &middot; We&rsquo;re a fast-growing, multinational company
 
 
 &middot; Competitive salaries and benefits
 
 
 &middot; Work and learn with industry professionals
 
 
 &middot; Supportive and collaborative environment
 
 
 &middot; Unlimited opportunities for growth and development
 
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Group General Counsel

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

versatile phoenix

Role Title: Senior Legal Counsel Location: UAE Experience Required: 3&#8209;5 years Language: Excellent English communicationKey Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide legal support and counsel on corporate and commercial matters within the FinTech business environment.</li><li>Advise on regulatory / licensing issues relevant to FinTech (payments, digital financial services, etc) in the UAE and possibly neighbouring jurisdictions.</li><li>Draft, review and negotiate contracts, commercial agreements, vendor agreements, partnerships and licensing agreements.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations (including financial services regulation, data protection/privacy, AML/KYC where relevant).</li><li>Work closely with business teams to structure transactions, manage risk, provide legal insight for new products/features.</li><li>Liaise with external legal advisors and regulatory bodies when needed.</li><li>Support internal policy creation (e.g., compliance, risk, internal controls) aligned with FinTech operations.</li><li>Monitor changes in the regulatory &amp; legal landscape affecting FinTech, and proactively advise management accordingly.</li><li>Act as the legal business partner to the management / senior leadership of the FinTech business.</li></ul>Qualifications / Skills:<ul><li>Qualified lawyer (UAE or recognised jurisdiction) with 3&#8209;5 years&rsquo; post&#8209;qualification experience, ideally in FinTech, payments or digital financial services.</li><li>Solid experience in commercial contracting and regulatory/legal matters in a FinTech context.</li><li>Strong understanding of UAE regulatory environment for financial services, payments and technology (plus exposure to regional/international if possible).</li><li>Excellent negotiation, drafting and analytical skills.</li><li>Strong business acumen and ability to engage with non&#8209;legal stakeholders (product, operations, risk).</li><li>Excellent English (written &amp; spoken) &mdash; ability to articulate legal advice clearly to business.</li><li>Self&#8209;starter, able to manage multiple tasks, work in a dynamic FinTech environment.</li></ul>Reporting &amp; Stakeholders:<ul><li>Reports to Head of Legal / General Counsel (or directly to senior management depending on company structure).</li><li>Stakeholder interfaces: business units (product, operations, compliance), external counsel, regulators, senior management.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED35,000.00 - AED70,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>What is your Visa Status ?</li><li>What is your joining availability ?</li><li>What is your Expected salary ?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Senior Legal Counsel &ndash; FinTech: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>

Senior Legal Counsel – FinTech

Qi Group

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 The Role:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Legal Counsel ensures that the company adheres to all legal requirements, providing expert legal advice, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards. This role plays a critical part in protecting the organization from legal exposure and maintaining regulatory integrity across operations, particularly in the MENA region.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Corporate Legal Affairs
 
 
 
 
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 Provide legal advice to employees, management, and the board on a wide range of legal issues.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
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 Ensure all company transactions comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
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 Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise management on necessary policy adjustments.
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 Advise on corporate governance matters, including board meetings, corporate filings, and regulatory compliance.
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 Prepare regular legal reports and updates for management.
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 Develop and enforce internal governance policies to ensure ongoing legal compliance.
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 Risk Management
 
 
 
 
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 Identify and mitigate legal risks and liabilities.
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 Apply proactive legal risk management strategies.
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 Advise management on potential legal issues before they arise.
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 Litigation Management
 
 
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 Manage and coordinate legal proceedings, including litigation and dispute resolution across the MENA region.
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 Evaluate potential legal actions and recommend litigation or alternative dispute resolution.
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 Engage and assess external legal counsel.
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 Oversee the legal budget and manage litigation-related costs.
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 Collaborate with legal retainers to align litigation strategies with company goals.
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 Assess litigation risks including financial and reputational implications.
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 Maintain detailed records and timelines of all legal cases.
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 Keep stakeholders informed of legal crises, including customer arrests.
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 Ensure legal support is available across all countries of operation to minimize market disruption and maintain customer satisfaction.
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 Additional Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Manage intellectual property (IP) registration and protection, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
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 Oversee product registration in the UAE and other MENA countries.
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 Obtain required business licenses and activity approvals across regions.
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's Degree in Law with minimum of 5 years of work and litigation experience.
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 Licensed lawyer or legal practitioner with credentials recognized in a MENA country.
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 Required Skills
 
 
 
 
 
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 Strong knowledge of corporate law, procedures, and local legal systems in the Middle East.
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 High professional ethics, integrity, and responsibility.
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 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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 Proficiency in both Arabic and English, including legal translation.
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 Ability to assess legal situations with sound judgment.
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 Professional demeanor with strong representation and stakeholder communication skills.
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 Willingness to travel internationally for business needs.
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 Experience in managing legal teams and external counsel.
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 Familiarity with international law and regulations.
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 Available immediately.
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 If you are passionate and thrive to succeed in law, willing to take up challenges, and hungry for career growth, please send us your latest cv, will be happy to chat.
 
 
 
 
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Legal Counsel

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

Sphere Recruitment

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 Our client is a privately owned real estate investment group and family office with an active portfolio across hospitality, residential, logistics and mixed-use developments throughout the GCC and Europe. Operating with significant capital flexibility, the business targets opportunistic and value-add transactions, partnering with leading developers and institutional investors. As the platform continues to grow, we are seeking a talented
 
 In-House Counsel
 
 to join the team and support the Investment Director in executing complex transactions and structuring new investments.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview:
 
 
 
 The In-House Counsel will play a key role across the full investment lifecycle, advising on legal structuring, due diligence, acquisition, financing, development and exit processes. This position is ideal for a commercially minded lawyer with strong real estate, corporate or funds experience, who wants to work directly with decision-makers on high-value, entrepreneurial deals.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Support the Investment Director and senior leadership through legal oversight on acquisitions, JV structuring, development agreements and financing.
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 Lead and coordinate legal due diligence across transactions and portfolio assets.
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 Review, draft and negotiate SPAs, financing documentation, shareholder &amp; joint-venture agreements, and development/management agreements.
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 Work closely with external legal advisors, consultants and investment partners.
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 Ensure regulatory and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
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 Support fund structuring, capital raising documentation and investor reporting.
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 Provide strategic legal insight to optimise risk-adjusted returns and commercial outcomes.
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 Skills &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 5&ndash;10 years PQE from a leading law firm or in-house investment platform.
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 Strong background in real estate transactions, corporate/M&amp;A or funds.
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 Track record advising on complex cross-border or opportunistic deals.
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 Commercial thinker with the ability to operate in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment.
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 Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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 Ideally based in the UAE or willing to relocate.
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