Legal Associate at Alaan

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Experience, Commercial Contracts, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Governance, Product Development, Compliance Policies, Contract Management, Communication Skills, Business Judgment, GCC Legal Frameworks

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the role We're looking for an ambitious lawyer to join our nascent legal team and help scale our B2B fintech operations across the GCC region. As our legal counsel, you'll work independently on a diverse range of legal matters while collaborating closely with Product, Sales, and Operations teams. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad legal experience in a fast-growing Series A-B fintech environment, working on everything from commercial contracts to regulatory compliance across multiple GCC markets. What you'll do Supporting business teams in new market initiatives and product launches across GCC jurisdictions Leading with licensing applications, regulatory filings, and corporate governance matters Reviewing and drafting commercial agreements, vendor contracts, partnership deals, and customer terms of service for products Advising on legal aspects of product development across our suite of fintech products Assisting with drafting and implementing compliance policies and procedures across business units and markets Assisting with contract management processes and related operational tasks Documenting legal precedents and contributing to internal knowledge sharing and legal playbooks What we are looking for Qualification as a lawyer in a common-law jurisdiction 2-4 years of legal experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house counsel, ideally relevant experience working with fintech, financial services, or high-growth technology companies Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills Basic understanding of financial services regulations and corporate compliance requirements Self-motivated individual who can work independently while supporting cross-functional teams Excellent communication skills and business judgment Experience with GCC legal frameworks or willingness to quickly develop expertise in the region What's in it for you Contribute to building the Middle East’s most beloved fintech brand from the ground up Benefit from a role with significant ownership and accountability Thrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balance Participate in exciting offsite events Competitive salary and equity Enjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more

Responsibilities

The Legal Associate will support business teams in new market initiatives and product launches across GCC jurisdictions, leading licensing applications and regulatory filings. They will also review and draft commercial agreements and assist with compliance policies across business units.