Legal Advisor (MENA/GCC/EU) - ING422

At INGOT, we believe in building high-performing teams where everyone is in the right seat – not just filling a role, but thriving in it. Our approach emphasizes in getting the right people in the right positions to drive business growth and success.

Here’s what that means for YOU:

• You’ll excel at what you do because you’re in a role that aligns with your skills and passions
• You’ll be aligned with our core values - High Ethics, Commitment and Innovation – we’re looking for team members who get it, want it, and have the capacity to do it
• We want you to thrive in an environment where your contributions matter, and you can make an impact on our mission.
  

If you’re a high-energy, results-driven professional who’s ready to take on a role that matches your expertise and values, we’d love to connect! Check out the details below and see if this is the right fit for you.

Purpose of Role/Summary:
The In-House Legal Advisor will provide legal advice and support across multiple jurisdictions in relation to INGOT’s operations, primarily within the Financial Brokerage sector. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable EU and non-EU regulatory frameworks, mitigating legal risk, and supporting the company’s business activities.

Main Activities and Responsibilities:

• Manage all legal documentation, including but not limited to service agreements, payment solutions agreements, white label agreements, NDAs, SPAs, appendices/addendums, authorization and confirmation letters
• Review, amend, and negotiate agreements with service providers, PSPs, liquidity providers, landlords, and client account providers
• Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions on matters such as regulatory requirements, market entry into new jurisdictions, due diligence on individuals and entities, and cross-border legal considerations
• Draft, review, and update internal policies and procedures, including the Internal Operations Manual (IOM), Liquidity Provider Selection Procedure, Market Abuse Procedure, Best Execution Monitoring Procedure, and Order Execution Policy
• Review and approve marketing and promotional materials to ensure regulatory and legal compliance

• Prepare legal and compliance-related training materials and deliver training sessions to employees on HR-related and commercial contractual matters
• Manage disputes, litigation, and regulatory matters, including coordination with external legal advisors, handling enforcement actions, and supporting crisis management activities
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as regulators, external counsel, public authorities, embassies, and business counterparties
• Support and assist in complex legal matters involving multiple entities and stakeholders across jurisdictions
• Perform any other duties related to the role, while upholding the company’s values of Ethics, Commitment, and Innovation
• Any other duties that are requested and relevant to the role
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in law from accredited university (minimum GPA of 3.0) 
• Master’s degree in law is a plus
• Admitted to relevant Bar Association
• 3+ years of relevant legal experience
• Prior experience in the Financial Brokerage sector is considered a strong advantage
• Any relevant certificates or qualifications required: Background in Financial Brokerage Sector is a plus
• Fluent in English  (Arabic or Knowledge of any other languages a plus)

Further Info:

• Working hours are 09:00 – 18:00 Monday to Friday / 08:30 – 17:00 Sunday to Thursday
• The role it can be in MENA/GCC/EU
• Friendly and fun working environment
• A competitive compensation package which includes great benefits