About the Role
Tabby is seeking a proactive Legal Specialist to join its legal team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position offers an opportunity for an individual with 0-1 years of legal experience to gain ownership of legal workstreams within a dynamic fintech environment. The Legal Specialist will work closely with the KSA Legal Counsel, providing support to the business across commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and legal operations to facilitate Tabby's continued growth in the region. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in legal principles and an interest in the financial services sector, with a preference for experience in fintech, banking, or financial services. This role is designed for someone eager to learn and contribute meaningfully in a fast-paced, high-growth company.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership agreements, and customer-facing terms, identifying legal risks and proposing practical solutions.
- Conduct legal research on Saudi Arabian laws, SAMA regulations, and financial services frameworks, translating findings into actionable guidance for internal stakeholders.
- Monitor and analyze evolving developments in KSA laws and financial regulations, assessing their potential impact on Tabby's products and operations, and flagging issues requiring legal attention.
- Manage and improve the legal department's contract lifecycle management processes, including maintaining the contract repository, tracking obligations, and driving best practices in document management.
- Develop and maintain standard legal templates, playbooks, and internal guidance notes to streamline contracting processes and ensure consistency.
- Manage legal workstreams and cross-functional projects, serving as a point of contact for business teams on legal queries and coordinating with external counsel as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university.
- 1-2 years of legal experience, preferably in fintech, banking, financial services, or payments, either in-house or in private practice.
- A solid understanding of KSA commercial law, contract principles, and the regulatory framework for financial services and consumer credit.
- Familiarity with SAMA regulations, the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) regulatory framework in KSA, and data protection requirements relevant to fintech businesses.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences.
- Strong analytical and drafting skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple workstreams under pressure.
- A commercially pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach, with the confidence to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with contract lifecycle management or legal operations platforms.
Required Skills
- Commercial Contracts
- KSA Laws
- SAMA Regulations
- Financial Services Frameworks
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- Document Management
- Legal Templates
- Legal Research
- Drafting
- Negotiation
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Contract Lifecycle Management Platforms
- Legal Operations Platforms
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic fintech environment and contribute to a growing company.
