Junior Legal Associate

Khazna is a Middle East fintech company founded in 2020 with a mission to improve the financial well-being of underbanked communities through secure, smartphone-based financial services. This role supports Khazna’s in-house legal function across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. The position focuses on commercial contracting, regulatory filings, and corporate governance while providing hands-on exposure to fintech operations in a fast-growing startup environment.

Khazna is seeking a Junior Legal Associate to join its in-house legal team and support expanding fintech operations across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. This role offers hands-on exposure to commercial contracts, regulatory matters, and corporate governance within a dynamic and fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and support negotiations of basic commercial contracts, including NDAs and service agreements.
- Maintain and update bilingual Arabic and English contract templates.
- Support internal contract workflows and coordinate approvals with commercial and operations teams.
- Assist with regulatory filings, licensing documentation, and renewals with relevant authorities.
- Conduct legal research on fintech, consumer finance, and data protection regulations.
- Support corporate housekeeping, document management, and governance activities.

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law and admission to the Egyptian Bar Association or pending admission.
- 1–2 years of legal experience or strong internship exposure in corporate or fintech-related roles.
- Strong legal drafting and communication skills in both English and Arabic.
- Solid understanding of general corporate and commercial contract principles.
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and task management skills.
- Ability to work under supervision in a fast-paced, startup-style environment.

Benefits:
- Exposure to in-house legal work within a growing fintech company.
- Hands-on learning across contracts, regulation, and corporate matters.
- Opportunity to work closely with cross-functional business teams.
- Professional development within a regional fintech organization.

This role is ideal for early-career legal professionals seeking to build practical fintech experience and grow within an in-house legal team.