Legal And Regulatory Associate

Edenred is a leading digital platform for services and specific purpose payments, and the everyday companion for people at work, connecting more than 60 million users and more than 2 million partner merchants in 45 countries via 1 million corporate clients.

Edenred offers digital services for food (such as meal benefits), engagement (such as gift cards and engagement platforms), mobility (such as multi-energy solutions, including EV charging, maintenance, toll and parking) and corporate payments (such as virtual cards).

True to the Groups purpose, "Enrich connections. For good.", these solutions enhance users’ well-being and purchasing power. They improve companies’ attractiveness and efficiency, and vitalize the employment market and the local economy. They also foster access to healthier food, more environmentally friendly products and sustainable mobility.

Edenred’s 12,000 employees are committed to making the world of work a connected ecosystem that is safer, more efficient and more responsible every day.

In 2024, thanks to its global technology assets, the Group managed close to €45 billion in business volume, primarily carried out via mobile applications, online platforms and cards.

Edenred is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and included in the following indices: CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, CAC Large 60, Euronext 100, Euronext Tech Leaders, FTSE4Good, DJSI Europe Index, DJSI World Index, and MSCI Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen the internal compliance processes, draft internal policies and advising on regulatory & contract management procedures aligning with local requirements.
• Leading risk assessments of advising on major risks and liabilities.
• Responsible for drafting, reviewing and approving legal documents including NDAs, Agreements, Service & Supplier Agreements, Consultancy & Employment Contracts, MoUs, leases etc.
• Overseeing dispute resolution matters, including selection, fee negotiation and instruction of external counsel & advising company leadership on potential outcomes based on legal advice.
• Conduct a risk assessments and 3rd party evaluations for clients, partners, subcontractors and suppliers
• Managing legal entities setups, corporate governance and statutory compliance
  
  

• Bachelor degree in business law from reputable university.
• 3-5 years’ in private practice and/or in reputable fintech experience
• Proficient in operating Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in speaking, reading and writing English.
• Skilled in legal research, contract drafting, contract negotiation, due diligence and corporate governance.
• Deep understanding and knowledge in CBUAE Payment and/or SVF regulation and Card Schemes rules