Legal Counsel (Corporate Governance)

This role will support corporate governance efforts within Tabby Group entities especially in the KSA, including by serving as the Board Secretary of a Saudi public company. You'll be instrumental in assisting with various governance activities, ensuring the effective management of entities from a governance perspective, and maintaining the company's good standing. Your organizational prowess and strong communication skills will be key in facilitating critical decision-making and maintaining transparent records.

As a Corporate Governance Counsel at Tabby, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless and effective operation of our Board of Directors and its committees. You'll be responsible for meticulously managing all administrative, logistical, and documentation aspects of Board and committee meetings, ensuring adherence to corporate governance practices and legal requirements.

Department : Legal

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : KSA

Workplace type : Onsite

Reporting To : Sherif Amgad

Key Responsibilities

CMA & Tadawul Governance Support :

Handle all governance and listing requirements issued by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul), including the preparation, monitoring, and management of all related documents and filings.

Meeting Coordination :

Preparing and issuing notices and invitations for all Board and committee meetings.

Document Management :

Preparing and circulating all pre-meeting documents and materials and meticulously organizing and managing all related documentation.

Minute Taking :

Drafting accurate and comprehensive minutes of Board and committee meetings.

Legal Compliance :

Facilitating the notarization and legalization of Board meeting minutes and resolutions as required, and maintaining statutory registers and records related to Board and committee activities.

Action Tracking :

Following up on action items arising from Board and committee meetings to ensure timely completion.

Entity Governance Support :

Assisting in the overall corporate governance framework for Tabby Group entities, including supporting the maintenance of corporate records, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and generally helping to keep entities in good standing.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Excellent command of English and Arabic (both written and spoken).

Law degree from a recognized university.

Must be a Saudi resident.

Between three (3) to five (5) years of demonstrable relevant experience in a similar corporate governance position or company secretarial role, preferably gained in an international group.

Proven experience supporting the governance of listed companies in Saudi Arabia, including direct exposure to CMA or Saudi Exchange governance matters.

Legal training in corporate law and experience in a reputable regional or international law firm or in-house is an advantage.

Experience in using entity management software.

Strong understanding of MENA region's legal systems and corporate governance practices, particularly in the UAE (mainland and freezone) and KSA.

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage a complex workload and prioritize tasks effectively.

Ability to work in a regulated environment and navigate complex regulatory requirements.

Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

About Tabby Tabby creates financial freedom in the way people shop, earn and save, by reshaping their relationship with money.

The company's flagship offering allows shoppers to split their payments online and in-store with no interest or fees. Over 32,000 global brands and small businesses, including Amazon, Noon, IKEA and Shein use Tabby to accelerate growth and gain loyal customers by offering easy and flexible payments online and in stores.

Tabby has generated over $7 billion in transaction volume for its partner brands and has the highest rated, most reviewed, largest and fastest growing app of any fintech in the GCC region.

Tabby launched operations in 2020 and has raised +$1 billion in equity and debt funding from global and regional investors.

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