Legal Associate

About AlaanAlaan is the SuperCard™ for businesses and the most loved fintech in the Middle East. Our mission is to simplify finance for businesses so they can save time and money.Alaan provides everything businesses need to manage and control expenses, including the SuperCard™, AI-powered automation and insights, streamlined accounting, and centralized dashboards, all in one place.Over 1500 businesses in the UAE and KSA, from startups to enterprises, use Alaan to control spending and save costs.Backed by Y Combinator and top global investors- including founders and executives of leading startups - Alaan is built by a world-class team from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Zomato, Careem, Rippling, and other high-growth companies.We’re not just building software. We’re reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.About the roleWe'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 doSupporting business teams in new market initiatives and product launches across GCC jurisdictionsLeading with licensing applications, regulatory filings, and corporate governance mattersReviewing and drafting commercial agreements, vendor contracts, partnership deals, and customer terms of service for productsAdvising on legal aspects of product development across our suite of fintech productsAssisting with drafting and implementing compliance policies and procedures across business units and marketsAssisting with contract management processes and related operational tasksDocumenting legal precedents and contributing to internal knowledge sharing and legal playbooksWhat we're looking forQualification as a lawyer in a common-law jurisdiction2-4 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 companiesStrong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skillsBasic understanding of financial services regulations and corporate compliance requirementsSelf-motivated individual who can work independently while supporting cross-functional teamsExcellent communication skills and business judgmentExperience with GCC legal frameworks or willingness to quickly develop expertise in the regionFluent in Arabic and EnglishWhat's in it for youContribute to building the Middle East’s most beloved fintech brand from the ground upBenefit from a role with significant ownership and accountabilityThrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balanceParticipate in exciting offsite eventsCompetitive salary and equityEnjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more