Legal Counsel

Who Are We

HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.

HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.

Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

Role Overview:

Hala is seeking a dynamic Legal Counsel to manage a wide range of legal matters with a focus on commercial transactions, contract negotiations, and litigation management. This is a key role requiring strong experience in financial services or fintech and the ability to protect the business while enabling growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Commercial Legal Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including vendor contracts, SaaS and technology deals, partnership agreements, and client-facing terms.

• Advise business units (Product, Sales, Finance, Operations) on legal risk, contractual rights, and structuring of commercial deals.

2. Litigation & Dispute Management

• Oversee all litigation and dispute resolution matters including commercial claims, labor cases, collections, and regulatory proceedings.

• Manage external counsel in active litigation and arbitration.

• Advise executive management on litigation risk, exposure, and settlement strategy.

3. Financial Sector Expertise

• Apply legal expertise in payments, fintech, or financial services to navigate commercial partnerships and legal structuring in a regulated industry.

• Support legal due diligence and documentation for strategic initiatives such as partnerships, lending arrangements, or new product rollouts.

4. Corporate & Internal Legal Matters

• Assist with legal aspects of corporate governance, board and shareholder resolutions, and legal documentation.

• Maintain internal legal processes, contract repository, and legal enablement tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law; licensed to practice in Saudi Arabia.

• 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience, including:

  • Strong commercial contract experience.

  • Hands-on litigation management in the Saudi legal system.

  • Experience in fintech, payments, banking, or other regulated financial sectors.

• Deep knowledge of Saudi commercial, labor, and procedural laws.

• Bilingual in Arabic and English (legal drafting proficiency in both languages).

• Business-oriented, pragmatic, and confident advising cross-functional teams.

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
• We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
• We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
• Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
• We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
• You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.