Regional Counsel, Middle East and North Africa
7 months ago
Regional Counsel, Middle East and North Africa
**What We Do**
At Coda, we break down barriers between publishers and their audiences by thinking outside of the app. Coda is trusted by 300+ top digital content publishers - including industry giants Activision Blizzard, Bigo, Electronic Arts, Riot Games, and Zynga - to grow revenue, profit margins, and customer engagement in 60+ markets with ease. For publishers, this means less lift, more players and more payers. For players, Coda's solutions allow them to pay for play their way.
Our winning formula? A laser-focused, pragmatic attitude coupled with an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are customer-centric, creative, and solution-oriented, always delivering to our users the top-tier entertainment content they want at competitive prices.
If you're ambitious, bold and ready to take your career to the next level, get in touch
**Responsibilities**
- Support and oversee legal commercial, regulatory and corporate matters across key markets in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE) and North Africa (Egypt and Morocco).
- Provide extended support for the company's legal affairs in EU markets as required.
- Advise cross-functional stakeholders and provide pragmatic solutions in support of regional business initiatives, including analysis and assessment of new products, features, or business lines, or legal, contractual, and regulatory requirements for existing business activities.
- Review, draft, and negotiate various commercial agreements, mainly SaaS (digital payments) agreements, as well as, occasionally, third-party vendor agreements, outsourcing or service agreements, and corporate group structuring agreements.
- Respond to enquiries from various functions, including management, Global Partnerships Team, Finance, Treasury, People & Talent, Marketing, and Customer Support on applicable legal, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
- Instruct, coordinate and manage external counsel networks throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
- Oversee cross-functional projects within the region and coordinate with non-legal stakeholders.
- Work with a global team of lawyers who are agile, practical, solution-focused, and business-minded.
**Requirements**:
- Qualified to practice law in Saudi Arabia or the UAE. International qualifications will be considered.
- At least five (5) years post-qualification experience (PQE) in a commercial and regulatory role preferably gained at a top-tier law firm or in-house with a global fintech company.
- Experienced in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial transactions or agreements, including cross-border commercial work.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and risk assessment capabilities, with good judgment and commitment to delivering results.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills; comfortable in coordinating and communicating with non-legal stakeholders.
- Experience in fintech, payments and payments licensing, and/or e-commerce regulation is advantageous.
- Highly organised and independent, with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle pressure and work to challenging deadlines.
- Arabic language skills are desirable but not essential.
**Working at Coda**
Joining the Coda team means diving into a fast-paced, challenging, and exciting world. With Codans spread across over 30 countries around the world, our highly collaborative environment breaks down time zones and cultural barriers, empowering you to chase innovative ideas, contribute to Coda's growth, and make a lasting impact.
If you have a passion for pushing boundaries, and thrive on continuous improvement through experimentation, we'd love to hear from you
**Our Perks**
**WFH / Hybrid Support**: Get a monthly allowance to cover your working expenses and keep you connected.
**Wellness Boost** : Stay healthy with resources for physical and mental well-being with our flexible benefits and Employee Assistance Program - because you matter
**Customized Benefits** : Tailor your benefits with our flexible plan.
**Growth Opportunities** : Unlock your potential through clear progression paths.
**Skill Development** : Access training resources to fuel your personal and professional growth.
**Volunteer Time Off** : Enjoy paid time off to make a difference in the world through volunteering.
**Family Care** : Take advantage of paid Family Care Leave to bond with your family, while our selected Flexible Benefits also cater to your family's needs.
- Benefits are reviewed and updated on a yearly basis, and are applicable to full-time employees only.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing the unique qualities of every individual, regardless of gender, race, age, religion, disability, or other local protected classes. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.
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