Legal Specialist (Fintech & Banking)

About the role

We are seeking a hands‑on Legal Specialist to join Tabby’s legal team in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role is ideal for a lawyer with 1‑2 years of experience in fintech, banking or financial services who wants to take ownership of commercial contracts, regulatory matters and legal operations while supporting the company’s rapid growth in the region.

Key responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts such as vendor, partnership and customer‑facing agreements, identifying risks and proposing practical solutions.
• Conduct in‑depth legal research on KSA laws, SAMA regulations and financial‑services frameworks, delivering actionable guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory developments, assess their impact on Tabby’s products and operations, and flag issues requiring legal attention.
• Own and improve the contract lifecycle management process, maintain the contract repository, track obligations and promote best practices.
• Develop and maintain standard legal templates, playbooks and internal guidance notes to ensure consistency.
• Manage legal workstreams and cross‑functional projects, serve as the primary point of contact for business teams and coordinate with external counsel when needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognised university.
• 1‑2 years of legal experience in fintech, banking, financial services or payments, either in‑house or in private practice.
• Strong knowledge of KSA commercial law, contract principles and the regulatory framework governing financial services and consumer credit.
• Familiarity with SAMA regulations, the BNPL regulatory framework and data‑protection requirements for fintech businesses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Arabic and English.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using contract lifecycle management or legal‑operations platforms.