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Confidential Global

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 We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Litigation Counsel to join our legal team in Dubai. This pivotal role requires an individual with deep expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing and overseeing the company&rsquo;s litigation portfolio, providing legal advice on complex disputes, and delivering strategic guidance on a range of legal matters. You will work closely with senior management, external counsel, and other key stakeholders to protect and advance the company&rsquo;s interests in a wide variety of legal contexts.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Contentious Legal Matters:
 
 
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 Lead and manage high-profile litigation cases in various sectors, including commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, intellectual property, and employment matters.
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 Provide strategic advice on dispute resolution and represent the company in court proceedings and arbitration's.
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 Manage relationships with external law firms, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective handling of legal disputes.
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 Oversee the preparation and review of pleadings, legal submissions, evidence, and witness statements.
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 Develop case strategies and provide tactical advice to senior leadership to manage representational risk and mitigate business risks.
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 Handle contentious matters across various jurisdictions, particularly with regard to international disputes.
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 Non-Contentious Legal Matters:
 
 
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 Provide legal counsel on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, including contract negotiations, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate governance.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate high-value and complex contracts, ensuring that legal risks are mitigated, and business objectives are met.
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 Advise on intellectual property rights, data protection, and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with UK and EU laws.
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 Collaborate with internal business units to proactively identify potential legal risks and offer practical, solutions-focused advice to resolve non-contentious legal issues.
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 Develop and implement policies and procedures for legal compliance and risk management.
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 Team Leadership &amp; Collaboration:
 
 
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 Mentor and provide leadership to junior legal team members, sharing knowledge and fostering a collaborative working environment.
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 Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including compliance, finance, HR, and risk, to ensure that legal perspectives are integrated into business decisions.
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 Manage external counsel relationships to ensure legal services are delivered efficiently and within budget.
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 Strategic Advisory:
 
 
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 Advise senior management and the board of directors on key legal risks and strategic business decisions.
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 Assess the potential legal impact of emerging business opportunities and challenges, ensuring proactive risk management.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 Education:
 
 Qualified solicitor or barrister with a Law degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
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 Experience:
 
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 At least 8-10 years of experience in both contentious and non-contentious legal matters, ideally gained in a combination of law firm and in-house roles.
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 Proven experience managing complex litigation, including high-stakes commercial disputes and regulatory matters.
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 Strong background in non-contentious legal work, such as contract negotiation, corporate governance, and compliance.
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 Experience in managing cross-border legal issues and multi-jurisdictional disputes.
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 Skills:
 
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 Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
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 Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
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 Ability to manage competing priorities and complex legal challenges in a fast-paced environment.
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 Demonstrated ability to provide clear, strategic legal advice to senior business leaders.
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 A practical, solutions-focused approach to legal issues with the ability to influence and drive business outcomes.
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 Desirable:
 
 Experience in specific sectors such as technology, finance, or intellectual property is advantageous.
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 Personal Attributes:
 
 
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 High level of integrity, professionalism, and business acumen.
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 Resilient, detail-oriented, and capable of working under pressure.
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 Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the business.
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 A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
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Litigation Counsel

Stealth B2B SaaS Company

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 About The Company
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re a fast-growing global holding company focused on acquiring and scaling B2B software companies worldwide. Our mission is simple: empower businesses to reach their full potential by providing strategic support and operational excellence. With a diverse portfolio of companies, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation, growth, and value creation.
 
 
 As we continue to expand, we are looking for entrepreneurial-minded professionals to join us and shape the future of B2B software.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 The Legal Counsel will be critical in providing expert legal advice and hands-on execution for Balio's global acquisition strategy and the ongoing corporate governance of Balio HQ and its portfolio companies (Portcos). This role is expected to support and drive deal execution, manage equity structuring, and ensure strong contract management across the group.
 
 
 
 Mergers &amp; Acquisitions (M&amp;A) Leadership
 
 
 
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 Deal Execution: Lead and execute global acquisitions from the initial Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) through closing (including NDAs, Letters of Intent (LOIs), due diligence, and final agreements).
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 Due Diligence (DD): Lead all legal due diligence processes, ensuring thorough investigation and mitigation of risks aligned with Balio's risk standards.
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 Integration &amp; Post-Close: Advise on post-acquisition integration activities, including transitional services agreements, policy alignment, and establishing effective governance structures for newly acquired entities.
 
 
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 Portfolio &amp; Commercial Advisory
 
 
 
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 Commercial Support: Serve as a pragmatic advisor to General Managers and portfolio companies on key commercial and software agreements
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 Risk Guidance: Provide templates, review commercial contracts, and offer practical, business-minded risk guidance to enable growth across the Portco landscape.
 
 
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 Governance &amp; Corporate Finance
 
 
 
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 Corporate Governance: Maintain and ensure corporate governance compliance across all group entities, including managing board documentation, director oversight, and statutory group filings.
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 Fundraising Support: Actively support company fundraising activities, including drafting and managing documentation related to equity raises, debt facilities, and investor relations.
 
 
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 Additional Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Corporate Structuring: Advise on complex intercompany arrangements, shareholder documentation, and internal reorganisations to maintain structural consistency across the group (outside of dedicated fundraising).
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 General Legal &amp; Risk: Provide support on matters related to insurance, dispute resolution, Intellectual Property (IP) protection, and developing internal legal policies.
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 Compliance &amp; Data Privacy: Oversee and coordinate compliance standards and data privacy matters with Finance and IT teams across various jurisdictions.
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 Employment Legal: Support HR on key people matters, including employment contracts, sensitive terminations, and restructures, leveraging external counsel where necessary.
 
 
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 Required Experience &amp; Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Experience Level: 6&ndash;10 years of professional legal experience, with a strong corporate and M&amp;A focus.
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 Sector Background: Experience gained within tech, software, or an investment group environment is strongly preferred.
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 Transactional Expertise: Strong UK and US transactional experience is essential. Exposure to CAD, NZ, or UAE legal jurisdictions is a plus.
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 M&amp;A Track Record: Proven ability to manage the full M&amp;A cycle from LOI, diligence, documentation to close &amp; integration.
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 Technical Skills: Familiarity with cross-border structuring, corporate governance, shareholder/equity documentation, and capital (debt/equity) transactions.
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 Commercial Models: Familiarity with SaaS / recurring-revenue and software licence models is highly desirable.
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 Training: Top-tier law firm training is essential. Prior experience as in-house counsel or portfolio-company counsel is ideal.
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Legal Counsel (Dubai-based)

Al Tayer Group

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 Al Tayer Group is looking for a
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 to join our dynamic Legal team in Dubai, UAE.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifying Criteria:
 
 
 
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 Graduate degree in Law from a reputed university; UK/US qualified preferred.
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 At least 4 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE).
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 Excellent English drafting skills, with proven ability to document complex negotiation outcomes independently.
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 Strong private practice background with thorough training.
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 Previous experience at a top-tier international law firm, with exposure across multiple sectors.
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 Expertise in Mergers &amp; Acquisitions (M&amp;A) and/ or commercial law.
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 Strong work ethic and structured thought process.
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 Job Profile :
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Lead negotiator for transactions, excluding complex transactions.
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 Overseeing quality of output.
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 Providing direction on tactics, research and contextual awareness.
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 Liaison point with business on the above.
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 Supporting the Al Tayer Group legal function by providing legal expertise and services, including:
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 Supporting the internal business units in strategy and execution of corporate objectives;
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 Reviewing, amending and approving legal structures and contracting methods.
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 Providing subject matter expertise for compliance and governance.
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 Leading contractual negotiations with external lawyers and/or counterparties and
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 Ensuring internal stakeholders are fully aware of the risks, mitigations and key legal issues in any contractual commitment for the Group.
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 Strategic Roles and Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Show initiative in relation to the formulation of goals and their implementation.
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 Drafting oversight and control in relation to all transactions except complex transactions.
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 Share policeman responsibilities in relation to compliance with relevant laws and industry best practice.
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 Retaining contacts with key external legal experts in relation to all matters requiring specialist expert advice.
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 Functional Roles and Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Work closely with Chief Legal Officer, VP Legal and Managing Counsel ensuring legal concerns requiring senior level input are addressed as soon as possible.
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 Lead relevant contract negotiations with principals, suppliers and counsel of counter parties.
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 Investigate legal claims and complaints by or against the Group, prepare analysis to ensure that management is made aware of all aspects of the claim/allegations,
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 Assist in the formation of new businesses under the Group and ensure that these are in line with regulatory requirements.
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 Oversee final terms and conditions for key contracts between the Group and other parties and provide to Chief Legal Officer or relevant SLCs for final approval.
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 Participate in management meetings as required and offer legal opinion on any discussed issue.
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 Advise management on legal matters pertaining to their responsibilities, potential liabilities, exposures and any matters necessary for making informed decisions within their capacities in line with relevant SoAs.
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 Comprehensively synthesise large volumes of information. Meticulous attention to detail.
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 Company governance awareness and ability to draft company governance documentation.
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 Solution orientated in a practical and compliant manner, in line with corporate governance and principles.
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 Ability to understand basic key financial documentation for businesses such as balance sheets, profit and loss accounts and matters driving costs/profits
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Legal Counsel

Taptap Send

<div>The role</div><div> </div><div>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.</div><div> </div><div>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.</div><div> </div><div>Responsibilities</div><div>Lead legal support for market expansion and new product launches across the GCC</div><div>Lead or support engagement with regulators and maintain our regulatory compliance framework across the GCC region</div><div>Handle commercial contracts, employment matters, disputes, and general legal work as needed</div><div>Work cross-functionally with business, product, compliance and finance teams to tackle day-to-day legal and regulatory challenges</div><div>Collaborate with the legal team to identify risks and develop creative solutions that balance business priorities with legal requirements</div><div> </div><div>Requirements</div><div>Legal qualification +6-8 years PQE</div><div>Significant in-house experience (startup preferred)</div><div>Fintech/payments regulatory exposure (preferred)</div><div>Fluent English and Arabic</div><div> </div><div>A good fit for this role is</div><div>Organized and autonomous: you juggle multiple workstreams without dropping balls</div><div>Driven: you thrive in ambitious, target-oriented environments</div><div>Solutions-focused: you find paths forward beyond problems</div><div>Comfortable with ambiguity: new markets and products energize you, not paralyze you</div><div>A clear communicator: you translate legal complexity into plain business language</div><div>Quick but thorough: you maintain quality while moving at startup pace</div>

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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KONE Middle East UAE

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every dayAs a global innovation leader in the elevator and escalator industry we employ over 60000 driven professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. Weve been taking people to new heights for over 110 years. Our technical expertise and digital connectivity are transforming the customer experience and improving the flow of urban life.Why this role KONE is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal advice and manage legal matters across several countries in the Middle East and Africa region. The chosen candidate will play a critical role in managing various types of legal risks and protecting the companys interests including ensuring compliant business practices.What will you be doing<ul><li>Provide expert legal advice on various legal matters.</li><li>Draft review and negotiate sales contracts other contracts and legal documents.</li><li>Support colleagues in managing and responding to contractual claims to safeguard the companys interests.</li><li>Stay informed on legal and regulatory developments advising stakeholders on their impact.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to share best practices and align legal strategies with business goals.</li><li>Maintain and manage relationships with external lawyers and advisors.</li><li>Offer training on legal and compliance topics relevant to the business.</li><li>Develop implement and update legal policies and guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance.</li><li>Provide support with compliance matters.</li></ul>Are you the one<ul><li>Master of Laws or equivalent legal qualification.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of postqualification experience from working in a multinational company or a leading international law firm.</li><li>Fluent in English.</li><li>Proficient Arabic and/or French language skills are seen as a benefit.</li><li>A proven track record of managing a legal role independently and succeeding in an international working environment.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to express yourself clearly.</li><li>Strong collaboration skills and a proactive solutionoriented approach.</li><li>Strong organizational skills adaptability and ability to manage tasks in a fastpaced environment.</li></ul>What do we offer<ul><li>An exciting role in a multinational environment.</li><li>An opportunity to work with a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry.</li><li>A chance to be part of a highperforming team within a multinational company.</li><li>A diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth.</li><li>Continuous development and growth opportunities within our global organization.</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits package.</li></ul>If you are a motivated legal professional capable of handling diverse legal matters across multiple countries and wish to be considered for this position please submit your application including a cover letter and resume by May 9 2025. At KONE we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where coworkers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life. Read more on

Hitachi Rail

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across various business units. Key responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on compliance and litigation matters, and collaborating with internal teams. Ideal candidates should have a law degree, over 10 years of experience, and expertise in contract law. Proficiency in Arabic and English is a plus.

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