Senior Legal Counsel (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Legal Counsel (Fintech): Supporting the company in ensuring full compliance with applicable laws and regulations across operations with an accent on drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documentation. Focus on providing strategic legal advice to management and business teams, navigating legal and regulatory matters related to FinTech and digital financial services.

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Company

LikeCard Group is seeking a highly qualified Senior Legal Counsel to support the company in ensuring full compliance with applicable laws and regulations across our operations.

What you will do

• Provide legal guidance and strategic advice to business teams and senior management.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal contracts and agreements.
• Oversee the company’s legal operations and documentation processes.
• Review business, regulatory, and tax strategies to identify potential risks or opportunities.
• Support the business in navigating legal and regulatory matters related to FinTech and digital financial services.

Requirements

• Fluency in Arabic and English, with strong legal drafting skills in both languages.
• Strong understanding of corporate law and legal defense strategies.
• Knowledge of FinTech regulations, digital payments, and financial technology frameworks.
• Familiarity with legislation and regulatory practices across the Middle East and GCC.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• 7–10+ years of legal experience, preferably in corporate law or in-house legal roles.
• Previous experience in FinTech, payments, e-commerce, or financial services.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.