Legal Associate

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: UAE

Reporting To: Litesh Lalchandani

Description

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.

About the role:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UAE Civil Law, specifically in Debt/Collections/Fraud, and will be responsible for managing collections and fraud litigation with UAE courts and external counsel. This role will be dedicated to collections, including issuing notices and managing fraud cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of debt collections, including issuing notices, following up with debtors, and coordinating with external parties.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of legal documents related to debt collection and fraud litigation.
• Research legal issues related to debt collection and fraud to support legal strategies.
• Liaise with external counsel and other relevant parties to ensure efficient handling of legal matters.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all legal matters and documentation.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Civil Law, particularly in Debt/Collections/Fraud.
• Previous experience in debt collection and fraud litigation is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal research databases.

Benefits

• We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team.
• A working environment that gives you autonomy and responsibility from day one.
• You should be comfortable with the idea that the quality of your work will influence the shape of your career.
• Participation in company’s employee stock options program.
• Health Insurance

We are passionate about creating an inclusive, high-performing workplace that gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive, grow and meet their goals (whatever they may be).