Head of Legal | Riyadh, SA

Lendo; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative FinTech company is seeking a strategic Head of Legal to lead its legal and regulatory matters. In this pivotal role, you will oversee compliance, provide expert counsel on corporate contracts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect the company's interests. With a focus on enabling growth and innovation, this position is ideal for a legal professional with 5-7 years of experience in corporate law, particularly within the financial sector. Join a fast-growing team that is revolutionizing access to finance in the region!

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in corporate law, ideally in financial services.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate corporate contracts and lending agreements.
• Provide expert advice on financing agreements and compliance.

Skills

Corporate Law

Contract Negotiation

Legal Compliance

Risk Management

Bilingual Proficiency (Arabic and English)

Job description

Head of Legal

Lendo Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Apply now Posted 21 hours ago Permanent Competitive

At Lendo, we are a fast-growing FinTech company revolutionizing the financial landscape in Saudi Arabia. Through our innovative digital lending platform, we empower businesses by providing fast, reliable, and transparent access to finance. As we continue to scale, we are seeking a strategic and business-minded Head of Legal to join our leadership team.

In this pivotal role, you'll oversee all legal and regulatory matters, ensure company-wide compliance, and provide expert counsel on corporate contracts, partnerships, and business strategy. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to protect the company's interests while enabling innovation and growth. If you're a legal professional with 5-7 years of experience and a strong background in commercial and corporate law, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of corporate contracts and lending agreements.
2. Oversee partnerships and ensure that all legal documentation complies with the company's standards.
3. Provide expert advice on financing agreements, collections, and the execution of guarantees.
4. Ensure all contracts, particularly in English and Arabic, are accurately reviewed and meet legal and regulatory standards.
5. Collaborate with internal teams to advise on risk management, compliance, and legal matters.

Qualifications:

1. 5-7 years of experience in corporate law, ideally within the financial services or banking sector.
2. Extensive experience reviewing and drafting lending contracts.
3. Proven expertise in contract negotiation, partnerships, and execution of guarantees.
4. Strong understanding of legal issues related to collections and lending.
5. Bilingual proficiency in both Arabic and English is essential.
6. Experience working with English contracts is a must.