Legal Associate

Job description / Role

Role Overview:

This mid-level legal position will provide expert legal support across fintech law, crypto compliance, and commercial operations. The Legal Associate will support Denara Group’s market expansion activities, particularly those related to Saudi Arabia (KSA) and broader GCC operations, working closely with the Head of Legal and external advisors. Reporting to the Head of Legal, this role bridges strategic oversight and junior support, contributing to group-level operations and the launch of new crypto products.

Key Responsibilities:

- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including vendor, partnership, technology, and IP-related contracts.
- Support the rollout of Denara Group’s fintech products (including crypto offerings), including legal risk analysis of mobile app features, integrations, and user-facing content.
- Advise on legal aspects of KSA expansion, including entity structuring, regulatory filings, and Arabic/English legal documentation (with external counsel support).
- Assist in ensuring compliance with cross-border data protection laws (UAE, GDPR, KSA).
- Liaise with regulators (DFSA, FSRA, and local Saudi authorities through external counsel).

What we offer:

- Private health insurance for you and your family members.
- Visa expenses for you, your spouse and children are fully covered.
- Hybrid work format (2 days in the office, other 3 days are remote).
- 10 additional sick days per year.
- Relocation support.

- Solid background in fintech law, digital finance, and financial services regulation.
- 3-5 years of experience in drafting and negotiating commercial and technology contracts (mid-level experience preferred).
- Knowledge of regional market entry legal considerations (especially KSA).
- Familiarity with crypto legal frameworks is a strong advantage.
- Bilingual (Arabic/English) is a plus but not mandatory.
- LLB or equivalent legal qualification; bar admission in UAE, GCC, or equivalent jurisdictions is a plus but not mandatory.

About the Company

Denara Group is a holding company overseeing entities dedicated to developing and operating a WealthTech platform tailored specifically for the GCC region. This includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

In 2024, we secured funding from a prominent European serial entrepreneur known for his active investments in the GCC.

At Denara, we provide strategic guidance and support to Artesia Ltd. and other group members.