Legal Assistant – KSA

Reports to: Group Head of Legal Department: Legal Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Contract type: Full-time About Cusp Wealth Cusp Wealth is a regulated fintech wealth management platform offering both conventional and Shariah-compliant investment solutions. As part of Denara Group, the firm is expanding into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the Capital Market Authority (CMA) framework. Role Purpose The Legal Assistant will provide high-quality, hands-on support to the Head of Legal across all legal and regulatory workstreams related to Cusp Wealth’s CMA licensing, ongoing compliance and commercial operations in Saudi Arabia. The role is well-suited to a detail-oriented professional who can manage complex documentation, conduct regulatory research and ensure smooth execution of regulatory and transactional matters in a fast-paced fintech environment. Key Responsibilities Support the preparation, review, organisation and maintenance of documentation for CMA licensing maintenance, notifications, periodic returns and other regulatory filings relating to Managing Investments, Advising and related securities business activities. Conduct legal and regulatory research on the Capital Market Law, Capital Market Institutions Regulations, Securities Business Regulations, Investment Regulations and related CMA rules and circulars; prepare clear summaries and track regulatory developments. Assist with drafting, reviewing and maintaining contracts, terms of business, client agreements, app legal documentation, NDAs, vendor agreements, employment-related documents and internal policies tailored for KSA operations. Coordinate with external Saudi counsel, regulatory consultants, local service providers and internal stakeholders on licensing, compliance, corporate and commercial matters. Maintain accurate legal files, trackers (licensing milestones, compliance obligations, contract expiry/renewals, regulatory deadlines) and supporting materials for board and management reporting. Support corporate secretarial tasks for the KSA entity (resolutions, minutes, filings and record-keeping). Assist with legal aspects of client onboarding, AML/CFT documentation, data protection and related compliance processes from a KSA perspective. Help prepare responses to regulatory queries, internal reports and presentations for senior management and the board. Ensure accuracy and consistency in bilingual (Arabic/English) document handling and support translations where required. Provide ad-hoc legal and administrative support as directed by the Head of Legal. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) from a recognised institution. Saudi or GCC qualification preferred. 3–6 years of experience in a legal assistant, paralegal or legal support role, preferably within financial services, fintech, capital markets or a regulated environment in Saudi Arabia or the GCC. Solid working knowledge of Saudi commercial law and familiarity with the CMA regulatory framework for capital market institutions. Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both Arabic and English. High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines. Proficiency in online documents, task management systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with document management or contract lifecycle systems is an advantage. High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information. Preferred Qualifications Direct experience supporting CMA licensing applications, ongoing compliance or day-to-day regulatory work for a Capital Market Institution / Authorised Person. Knowledge of Shariah-compliant financial products and relevant standards. Prior exposure to fintech, wealth management, digital assets or investment platforms. Strong research and drafting skills, including the ability to produce clear trackers, summaries and status reports. What We Offer The opportunity to support a growing fintech platform at a critical stage of its GCC expansion. Direct exposure to complex CMA regulatory and commercial matters under senior legal leadership. A professional, high-ethics environment with clear processes and structured ways of working. Competitive package, bonus and support for professional development. Show more Show less