legal manager

Confidential

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 Role Summary
 
 
 The Legal Contracts Manager will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a broad range of commercial and telecommunications agreements across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires strong experience in telecom, technology, and international commercial contracts, with particular focus on MVNO operations, wholesale agreements, roaming, interconnect, SaaS, vendor management, and regulatory alignment.
 
 
 The ideal candidate combines strong legal drafting skills with commercial awareness and the ability to work cross-functionally with business, technical, finance, procurement, and regulatory teams.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 Contract Drafting &amp; Negotiation
 
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 Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements including:
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 MVNO and MNO partnership agreements
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 Wholesale telecom agreements
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 Roaming and interconnect agreements
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 SMS, A2P, voice, and messaging agreements
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 SaaS, cloud, and technology licensing agreements
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 Vendor, reseller, and distribution agreements
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 Data processing and privacy agreements
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 NDAs, SLAs, and procurement contracts
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 Lead contract negotiations with international carriers, aggregators, technology providers, and enterprise customers.
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 Ensure contractual protections around liability, indemnities, service levels, data privacy, IP rights, cybersecurity, and regulatory obligations.
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 Legal &amp; Regulatory Support
 
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 Support legal and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
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 Coordinate with external counsel on local law requirements, licensing, telecom regulations, and dispute matters.
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 Monitor developments in telecom, privacy, consumer protection, and digital communications regulations.
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 Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk and legal implications.
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 Contract Lifecycle Management
 
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 Maintain and improve contract management processes and templates.
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 Track key contractual obligations, renewals, termination rights, and compliance deadlines.
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 Support implementation and optimization of CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) systems.
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 Develop internal contracting policies, approval workflows, and governance procedures.
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 Business Partnership
 
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 Partner with Sales, Procurement, Product, Technology, Finance, and Operations teams to support commercial initiatives.
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 Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance while balancing risk and commercial objectives.
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 Support RFPs, strategic partnerships, and new market launches.
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 Risk Management &amp; Dispute Support
 
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 Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks.
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 Assist with pre-litigation disputes, claims management, and settlement negotiations.
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 Support internal audits and compliance reviews.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 Required
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).
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 Qualified lawyer or legal professional preferred.
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 5&ndash;10+ years of experience in commercial contracts, telecommunications, technology, or MVNO environments.
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 Strong experience negotiating international telecom and technology agreements.
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 Knowledge of:
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 MVNO business models
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 Roaming and interconnect structures
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 Data privacy regulations (GDPR and related frameworks)
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 Telecom regulatory environments
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 Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
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 Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced international environment.
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 Fluent English communication skills.
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 Preferred
 
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 Experience working with multinational telecom operators or digital connectivity providers.
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 Familiarity with eSIM, IoT, CPaaS, fintech, or digital services ecosystems.
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 Experience with CLM platforms and legal operations processes.
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 Additional language skills are an advantage.
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 Key Competencies
 
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 Commercial acumen
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 Contract negotiation expertise
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 Risk assessment and mitigation
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 Cross-cultural communication
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 Attention to detail
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 Problem-solving mindset
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 Ability to work independently and collaboratively
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 Strong organizational and project management skills
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Legal Contracts Manager

Hyphen Connect Limited

<div>We are a crypto-native investment fund at the frontier of Decentralized Finance (DeFi). As we deploy capital into the most innovative protocols and infrastructure projects, we are seeking a Head of Legal to architect our global fund structures and navigate the rapidly evolving intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology.

<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Your Core Responsibilities</h3>
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<li>Lead the legal design and maintenance of investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring they are optimized for crypto-native institutional and retail participation.
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<li>Develop and oversee a robust compliance framework that addresses AML/KYC requirements, securities laws, and evolving regulatory mandates in key global markets.
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<li>Manage the legal lifecycle of deal flows, from reviewing SAFEs/SAFTs and token purchase agreements to overseeing complex DeFi-native investment strategies.
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<li>Act as the primary point of contact for regulators and external counsel, staying ahead of legislative changes that impact DeFi and digital asset management.
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<li>Establish internal legal protocols for treasury management, employee incentive schemes (token options), and corporate governance.
</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Who You Are</h3>
<ul>
<li>You have extensive experience in high-level investment management and understand how to bridge the gap between &quot;Code is Law&quot; and traditional legal frameworks.
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<li>You don't just understand law; you understand smart contracts, liquidity pools, and the unique legal challenges of non-custodial investment strategies.
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<li>You are comfortable making high-stakes decisions in &quot;grey&quot; regulatory areas, providing clear, actionable advice rather than just listing risks.
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<li>You are adept at managing a network of international law firms to ensure seamless operations across different regulatory regimes.
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Requirements</h3>
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<li>10+ years of legal experience, with a significant portion spent in Investment Management (Hedge Funds, PE, or VC).
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<li>Proven track record in a Senior Legal role within the crypto/Web3 sector.
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<li>Deep knowledge of global securities laws and the regulatory landscape for DeFi.
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<li>Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree and active bar membership in good standing.
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<li>Experience with cross-border tax structuring and offshore fund jurisdictions (e.g., Cayman, BVI, Singapore, etc.).</li></ul></div>

Head of Legal

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)

<div>
 Title: Associate Manager, Legal Operations (MENA)
 
 
 Requisition ID: 5489
 
 
 
 Overview
 
 
 
 
 Business Unit:
 
 President Complex
 
 Division:
 
 Legal Operations
 
 Country:
 
 Saudi Arabia
 
 Location:
 
 Jeddah HQ
 
 Job Grade:
 
 M1
 
 Contract Type:
 
 Fixed Term
 
 Closing Date:
 
 6-May-2026
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 The role is responsible for providing expert level advice on legal issues related to the IsDB&rsquo;s Operations&rsquo; activities in the relevant Region (AFRICA Region/MENA Region/ASIA Region) including public and private sector financings (including Public Private Partnership and non-sovereign guaranteed financing), special and trust funds, contract management, government regulations, contractual agreements, by proactively identifying related legal risks and putting appropriate mitigation measures in place. The role represents the Bank in complex legal issues and supervises, coordinates and reviews the work of the team members in the section.
 
 
 
 Key Accountabilities
 
 
 
 
 Legal Services Provision:
 
 
 
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 Interpret laws, rulings and regulations and provide expert legal advice and technical guidance to the Bank&rsquo;s operations units in relation to public sector transactions, operations&rsquo; policies and operations procurement, private-sector and other non-sovereign transactions, funds and funds management, mobilization and management of the financial resources of the bank.
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 Coordinate with the Shariah Unit of the bank to ensure that all legal documents and in compliance with Shariah.
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 Provide technical advice to the business units operating in the relevant Region (AFRICA Region/MENA Region/ASIA Region) on products, modes of financing and investment agreements and arrangements, including the review of legal opinions and other legal documents submitted in fulfillment of financing conditions, review/clearance of tendering/contract documents, clearance of disbursement requests, advising on payment schedules, default in payment obligations, ongoing and potential suspension of disbursements and other sanctions and on other ongoing/potential legal proceedings.
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 Serve as adviser to the business units operating in the relevant Region (AFRICA Region/MENA Region/ASIA Region) on issues of governance, legal risk management, growth, policy implementation, internal and external communications relating to complex matters, strategic planning and execution, and special projects.
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 Negotiate, review, and approve all legal documents and agreements related to the bank&rsquo;s operations in the relevant Region (AFRICA Region/MENA Region/ASIA Region) (i.e. agreements for the establishment of special funds and trust funds in the bank, procurement of various services necessary for the support of the operations of the Bank and the related corporate activities).
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 Provide legal expertise, research and knowledge services to advance the bank&rsquo;s Islamic Finance agenda and developmental mandate.
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 Participate in the conceptualization and development of the legal corporate policies, procedures and programs and provide counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters.
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 Ensure Bank&rsquo;s compliance with applicable laws and regulations and keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the bank and its affiliates.
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 In coordination with the Manager, contribute to the development of the legal operations division strategy to promote and protect IsDB&rsquo;s legal interests.
 
 
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 Operational Excellence &amp; Knowledge Share
 
 
 
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 Keeps abreast with the latest developments, regulations and leading practices in the field and proposes necessary improvements.
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 Propose and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, effectiveness and compliance of the related operations.
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 Provide necessary inputs in the preparation of the department budget and support in monitoring of actual expenditure against the approved budget.
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 Contribute to the preparation and submission of periodic reports as per management requirements.
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 Provide technical guidance and advice to the less experienced team members.
 
 
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 Academic And Professional Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Master&rsquo;s degree in Law.
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 Admission to the bar (or diploma to practice law) of a Member Country or any other jurisdiction acceptable to IsDB.
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 Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in International/Islamic Banking and Finance, Project Finance, International Finance, Corporate Law, Development and Public International Law.
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 Minimum 3 years of supervisory/ managerial experience.
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 PhD in relevant field is equivalent to 2 years of experience.
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 Languages: English: Mandatory | Arabic: Mandatory | French: Mandatory
 
 
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 Skills &amp; Necessary Knowledge
 
 
 
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 Legal advisory
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 Legal drafting and contracting
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 Legal service delivery
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 Regional Law and Shariah Compliance Norms
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 Negotiation skills
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 Ability to work under pressure
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 Crisis management
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 People management
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 Analytical thinking
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 Problem solving
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 Attention to detail
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 MS Office skills.
 
 
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 About Application Process
 
 
 
 If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
 
 
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 Resume/CV
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 Copy of passport
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 Academic certificate
 
 
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 If you are currently an IsDB Regular staff applying for this role and get selected through the competitive selection process; your current contract type and other terms and conditions will remain unchanged.
 
 
 The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) does not ask for payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process (job application, CV review, interview meeting, and final processing of applications). In addition, the IsDB does not request information on applicants&rsquo; bank accounts. The IsDB declines all responsibility for the fraudulent publications of job posts or job offers in its name or, in general, for the fraudulent use of its name in any way whatsoever.
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Associate Manager, Legal Operations (MENA)

Ezra

<div>
 
 Job Title:
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 Reports to:
 
 Managing Director
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Review and negotiate contracts in French and English, including framework agreements, commercial contracts and NDA&rsquo;s
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 Conduct legal research on banking regulations, data protection, consumer laws, and other relevant topics with a particular focus on the African market;
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 Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Fintech African regulations, and apply this expertise to relevant contracts and operations;
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 Advise the executive team and various departments on regulatory and compliance issues, particularly regarding telecommunication and banking products;
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 Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to support business objectives and ensure legal compliance;
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 Provide legal support on corporate law matters as needed;
 
 
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 Qualifications And Experience
 
 
 
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 Master of Law (LLM) or other relevant legal degree;
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 4+ years of experience in legal practice, with a focus on commercial contract negotiation;
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 Fluency in both French and English is mandatory;
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 Understanding of data protection laws (including the GDPR), consumer laws, and banking regulations;
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 Prior experience or knowledge of telecommunications or fintech industries is highly desirable;
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 Familiarity with African regulations is a significant asset;
 
 
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 The Ideal Candidate Is Someone Who
 
 
 
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 Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment;
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 Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal, fluency in French is required
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 A hard-working and resilient approach to handling multiple tasks and tight deadlines;
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 Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork mindset;
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 Strong business orientation, with the ability to align legal strategies with business goals
 
 
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 Company Overview
 
 
 
 Ezra provides B2B digital lending solutions for emerging markets in partnership with mobile and digital wallet operators and financial service providers. Ezra supports 24 operations in 23 countries, across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Our key office locations are in Nairobi, Kenya and Dubai, UAE.
 
 
 Our flagship products are Airtime Credit Services (ACS), Nano and BNPL.
 
 
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 ACS is an airtime or data advance offered to prepaid mobile subscribers at the point of low credit.
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 Nano is a micro cash advance offered to mobile wallet users on demand.
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 BNPL facilitates payment installments for products and services
 
 
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 As a FinTech company, our business is entirely technology and data driven, from determining subscriber eligibility, generating relevant offers, managing risk, loan issuance, recovery, optimizing performance and reporting, reconciliation and billing.
 
 
 Each day we process approximately 21M loan requests and 1.4 TB of data across our markets. This process needs to be robust, reliable and secure.
 
 
 But it doesn&rsquo;t end there. We&rsquo;re exploring new ways of using our platform and transactional data to improve our products and develop new product opportunities.
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Legal Counsel

Al Khayyal Group Trading & Investment

Job Summary:Al Khayyal Group is looking for a detail-oriented Legal Administrator to support our legal and property management operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in contract processing, document control, and coordination with government authorities.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare, review, and organize legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and notices</li><li>Handle tenancy contract attestation through systems like Aqary / Municipality</li><li>Coordinate with government authorities and internal departments for legal processes</li><li>Maintain accurate records of contracts, renewals, and compliance documents</li><li>Track contract expiries and ensure timely renewals</li><li>Draft basic legal correspondence and letters</li><li>Ensure all documentation complies with UAE regulations</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (Law preferred)</li><li>Minimum 1&ndash;3 years of experience in a similar role in the UAE</li><li>Experience with Aqary / Tasdeeq / Municipality systems is a strong advantage</li><li>Strong organizational and document management skills</li><li>Good communication skills in English (Arabic preferred)</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office</li><li>Arab Nationality only</li></ul>Preferred Candidate:<ul><li>Experience in real estate or property management</li><li>Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Legal Administrator

edari

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 I am hiring an experienced Legal Counsel for one of our semi governemtn clients to join their team.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional with strong real estate and commercial contracting experience to work within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, supporting a broad range of property, corporate, and operational matters across the business.
 
 
 
 
 
 This role is a 6 month renewable contract.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal agreements including retail, residential, office and land leases, licenses, amendments, NDAs, MOUs, procurement and marketing agreements
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 Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to internal stakeholders
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 Support property and asset transactions, negotiations, and legal risk management
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 Review and standardize legal templates and documentation
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 Liaise with external counsel, service providers, and relevant authorities
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 Support legal reporting, governance, and process improvements
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 Handle trademark and intellectual property-related matters
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 Provide guidance on data protection matters within the UAE framework
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law and qualified lawyer status
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 5&ndash;7 years&rsquo; post-qualification experience within a reputable law firm or in-house legal team
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 Minimum 3 years&rsquo; experience advising on property and real estate matters
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 Strong experience in leasing, commercial contracts, and negotiations
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 Commercially aware with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
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 Strong legal judgment and risk management capability
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 Excellent drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills
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 Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
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 Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
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 Collaborative, adaptable, and able to work with minimal supervision
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in
 
 United Arab Emirates
 
 . Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.
 
 
 
 
 
 We will review your job application within
 
 7 working days
 
 . Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from
 
 Edari
 
 will be in touch with you to gain a deeper understanding of your profile, discuss the role in more detail, and outline the potential next steps.
 
 
 
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<div>Summary: Join a dynamic US-based fintech startup specializing in cross-border blockchain payments as a Legal Counsel. You will play a crucial role in drafting contracts and monitoring regulatory changes, ensuring compliance with SEC and MiCA regulations.

Responsibilities:
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<li>Draft and review contracts related to cross-border blockchain payments.</li>
<li>Monitor and analyze regulatory changes, including SEC and MiCA updates.</li>
<li>Provide legal advice and support on fintech and crypto law matters.</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.</li>
<li>Conduct legal research and stay informed on industry trends and best practices.</li>
</ul>
Required Skills:
<ul>
<li>Juris Doctor (JD) degree.</li>
<li>4+ years of experience in fintech or crypto law.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of SEC and MiCA regulations.</li>
<li>Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul></div>

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