Legal Counsel

Role overviewWe are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Legal Counsel to handle the Company’s legal requirements and collaborate with the legal team across other regions in which we operate. This is a stand-alone role, however, will be part of a larger legal team spread across 13 jurisdictions and growing. The Legal Counsel will need to have hands on experience in financial regulations, commercial contracting, digital payments, and cross-border legal frameworks.Key Responsibilities:Corporate Advisory:Provide legal support on to the Company regarding its corporate requirements relating to its operations.Main corporate records of the Company and keep them to up to date. Managing corporate service providers Regulatory & Compliance OversightMaintain the licensing records up to date and liaise with the relevant teams on updating the relevant license. Collaborate with compliance and risk management teams to strengthen governance and internal controls of the Company in Bahrain.Contracts & Commercial LawDraft, negotiate, and review high-value contracts, including client agreements, technology licensing, partnerships, and vendor arrangements.Ensure contracts are commercially sound, legally enforceable, and aligned with Bahrain regulations and business risk appetite.Corporate Governance & TransactionsSupport the Chief Legal Officer in maintaining the Company’s corporate governance framework including drafting board resolutions, minutes of meetings, shareholder meetings, and corporate secretarial functions.Litigation & Risk ManagementManage disputes, litigation, regulatory investigations, and coordinate with external counsel as necessary under the guidance of the Chief Legal Officer.Establish and deliver internal training programs to promote legal awareness and reduce operational risks.Qualifications & Experience:Minimum 5 years of legal experience in fintech, banking, payments, technology, e-commenrce, or tech-adjacent sectors. GCC experience is a must. Licensed to practice law in a common law jurisdiction (UK, US, or equivalent).Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory environments for financial services, e-money, and payment solutions Team player with excellent stakeholder engagement, commercial negotiation, and organizational skills.Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance a diverse task list.