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Role overview

We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Legal Counsel to handle the Company’s legal requirements in Bahrain and collaborate with the legal team across other companies within the group. This is a stand-alone role, however, will be part of a larger legal team spread across 13 jurisdictions and growing. The Legal Counsel will need to have hands on experience in financial regulations, commercial contracting, digital payments, and cross-border legal frameworks. The role reports to the Group’s Chief Legal Officer and to the CEO of Pay10 Bahrain.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Advisory:

• Provide legal support on to the Company regarding its corporate requirements relating to its operations.
• Main corporate records of the Company and keep them to up to date.
• Managing corporate service providers

2. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Maintain the licensing records up to date and liaise with the relevant teams on updating the relevant license.
• Collaborate with compliance and risk management teams to strengthen governance and internal controls of the Company in Bahrain.

3. Contracts & Commercial Law

• Draft, negotiate, and review high-value contracts, including client agreements, technology licensing, partnerships, and vendor arrangements.
• Ensure contracts are commercially sound, legally enforceable, and aligned with Bahrain regulations and business risk appetite.

4. Corporate Governance & Transactions

• Support the Chief Legal Officer in maintaining the Company’s corporate governance framework including drafting board resolutions, minutes of meetings, shareholder meetings, and corporate secretarial functions.

5. Litigation & Risk Management

• Manage disputes, litigation, regulatory investigations, and coordinate with external counsel as necessary under the guidance of the Chief Legal Officer.
• Establish and deliver internal training programs to promote legal awareness and reduce operational risks.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of legal experience in fintech, banking, payments, technology, e-commenrce, or tech-adjacent sectors. GCC experience is a must.
• Licensed to practice law in a common law jurisdiction (UK, US, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory environments for financial services, e-money, and payment solutions in the Bahrain.
• Team player with excellent stakeholder engagement, commercial negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance a diverse task list.
• Arabic language skills are not essential but preferred.

Line of Service
Tax

Industry/Sector

Specialism
General Tax Consulting

Management Level
Manager

Job Description & Summary


We are looking for candidates to join our growing Tax Team in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The right candidate(s) will be based in Bahrain but have responsibilities too in KSA’s Eastern Province/Khobar, across the causeway. Specifically we are searching for a tax manager to join our Middle East Indirect Tax Practice – Indirect Taxes for us cover Value Added Tax, Customs Duty, Excise Tax and Real Estate Transaction Tax as well as electronic invoicing. The candidate we need should also have some experience in Bahrain’s new Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax, and be prepared to do work across both Indirect and Direct Taxes.

Role

The role primarily involves advisory, compliance and disputes work in Tax covering not only Bahrain, but also extends across the Middle East (including in particular Indirect Taxes in the Gulf Co-operative Council Region – KSA, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the UAE). This is an exciting time for those who choose to become Tax specialists in the Middle East - e-Invoicing, VAT, Excise Tax, Customs Duty and RETT is coming to many countries and already implemented in a number.

The manager role requires at least four years of experience in Indirect Tax, working in an in-house finance function, at a tax authority or for a consultancy firm

Tax manager attributes:

Indirect Tax (VAT, Excise Tax, RETT and/or Customs Duty) work experience. Good working knowledge of GCC VAT Framework, KSA VAT, Bahrain VAT or similar Indirect Tax system

• Some experience of Bahrain DMTT work, or Corporate Income Tax/Withholding Tax/Direct Tax projects
• Track record in writing advice, memos, letters and emails on Indirect Tax matters
• Practical experience of application of technical Indirect Tax rules and regulations
• Managerial experience in running a small team, working both in the office and remotely
• Tax authority, general finance, accounting or consulting/accounting firm experience of at least four years
• Experience of appeals, objections and challenges to tax authority positions would be an advantage (but not a must-have) in Bahrain and / or elsewhere.

Required Skills

Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Tax, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Customs Brokerage, Customs Regulations, Customs Tariffs, Customs Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Indirect Tax, Indirect Tax Controversies, Input Value Added Tax (VAT), Intellectual Curiosity, International Taxation, Learning Agility, Optimism, Professional Courage {+ 17 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements
Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes

Government Clearance Required?
Yes

Job Posting End Date

• Some experience of Bahrain DMTT work, or Corporate Income Tax/Withholding Tax/Direct Tax projects
• Track record in writing advice, memos, letters and emails on Indirect Tax matters
• Practical experience of application of technical Indirect Tax rules and regulations
• Managerial experience in running a small team, working both in the office and remotely
• Tax authority, general finance, accounting or consulting/accounting firm experience of at least four years
• Experience of appeals, objections and challenges to tax authority positions would be an advantage (but not a must-have) in Bahrain and / or elsewhere.
  
  

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Job Description & Summary

We are looking for candidates to join our growing Tax Team in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The successful candidate(s) will be based in Bahrain with responsibilities extending to KSA’s Eastern Province/Khobar, across the causeway. We seek a tax manager to join our Middle East Indirect Tax Practice, covering VAT, Customs Duty, Excise Tax, Real Estate Transaction Tax, and electronic invoicing. Experience with Bahrain’s new Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax and work across both Indirect and Direct Taxes is preferred.

Line of Service: Tax

Industry/Sector: Business Consulting and Services

Management Level: Manager

Role & Responsibilities: The role involves advisory, compliance, and dispute resolution work in Tax for Bahrain and the Middle East, including Indirect Taxes in the Gulf Co-operative Council Region (KSA, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE). The position is ideal for those interested in becoming Tax specialists in the Middle East, with ongoing developments in e-Invoicing, VAT, Excise Tax, Customs Duty, and RETT.

Experience Requirements: Minimum four years in Indirect Tax, working in-house, at a tax authority, or in a consultancy firm.

Key Attributes:

• Experience in Indirect Tax (VAT, Excise Tax, RETT, Customs Duty)
• Knowledge of GCC VAT Framework, KSA VAT, Bahrain VAT, or similar systems
• Experience with Bahrain DMTT, Corporate Income Tax, Withholding Tax, or Direct Tax projects
• Ability to produce advice, memos, and correspondence on Indirect Tax matters
• Practical application of Indirect Tax regulations
• Managerial experience in leading small teams, both remotely and in-office
• Experience with tax appeals, objections, or challenges is a plus

Education & Certifications: Degree preferred; certifications not specified.

Skills: Strong communication, analytical thinking, business tax knowledge, adaptability, and other optional skills listed.

Additional Details: Languages not specified; visa sponsorship and government clearance available; travel not specified.

Job Details:

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Legal

Description

Job Description & Summary

We are looking for candidates to join our growing Tax Team in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The right candidate(s) will be based in Bahrain but have responsibilities too in KSA’s Eastern Province/Khobar, across the causeway. Specifically we are searching for a tax manager to join our Middle East Indirect Tax Practice – Indirect Taxes for us cover Value Added Tax, Customs Duty, Excise Tax and Real Estate Transaction Tax as well as electronic invoicing. The candidate we need should also have some experience in Bahrain’s new Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax, and be prepared to do work across both Indirect and Direct Taxes.

Role

The role primarily involves advisory, compliance and disputes work in Tax covering not only Bahrain, but also extends across the Middle East (including in particular Indirect Taxes in the Gulf Co-operative Council Region – KSA, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the UAE). This is an exciting time for those who choose to become Tax specialists in the Middle East - e-Invoicing, VAT, Excise Tax, Customs Duty and RETT is coming to many countries and already implemented in a number.

The manager role requires at least four years of experience in Indirect Tax, working in an in-house finance function, at a tax authority or for a consultancy firm

Tax manager attributes:

Indirect Tax (VAT, Excise Tax, RETT and/or Customs Duty) work experience. Good working knowledge of GCC VAT Framework, KSA VAT, Bahrain VAT or similar Indirect Tax system

• Some experience of Bahrain DMTT work, or Corporate Income Tax/Withholding Tax/Direct Tax projects
• Track record in writing advice, memos, letters and emails on Indirect Tax matters
• Practical experience of application of technical Indirect Tax rules and regulations
• Managerial experience in running a small team, working both in the office and remotely
• Tax authority, general finance, accounting or consulting/accounting firm experience of at least four years
• Experience of appeals, objections and challenges to tax authority positions would be an advantage (but not a must-have) in Bahrain and / or elsewhere.

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Tax, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Customs Brokerage, Customs Regulations, Customs Tariffs, Customs Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Indirect Tax, Indirect Tax Controversies, Input Value Added Tax (VAT), Intellectual Curiosity, International Taxation, Learning Agility, Optimism, Professional Courage.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

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Who are we?

KPMG in Bahrain employs over 350 professionals and partners. We provide our clients with a suite of locally supported Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. We recruit the best and brightest from around the world and currently have a workforce that represents over 20 countries working across our teams. We also pride ourselves in our capabilities to attract, nurture, and empower talent from our local communities.

We do what matters!

About Risk Advisory

KPMG's Advisory practice is one of the largest Advisory businesses worldwide and a major growth area for our organization. Our services focus on the finance function, helping clients identify and address challenges related to growth, governance, and performance. Our Advisory teams support businesses in restructuring and expansion, whether organically or through acquisition. We assist them in becoming more efficient and adapting to the rapidly changing business environment.

This is the job for you if you have:

• A recognized degree in Legal, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related disciplines
• A professional qualification, e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, CPA, and/or Master's degree
• CAMS, CIA, and/or CISA qualifications are advantageous
• 5-6 years of work experience in legal, compliance, governance, and AML fields
• Immediately available

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Who are we?

KPMG in Bahrain employs over 350 professionals and partners. We provide our clients with a suite of locally supported Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. We recruit the best and brightest from around the world and currently have a workforce that represents over 20 countries working across our teams. We also pride ourselves in our capabilities to attract, nurture, and empower talent from our local communities locally.

We do what matters!

About Risk Advisory

KPMG's Advisory practice is one of the largest Advisory businesses worldwide and the major growth area for our organization. Our services are focused on the finance function and we work with clients in identifying and tackling their challenges in growth, governance, and performance. Our Advisory teams support businesses as they restructure and expand, whether organically or by acquisition. We help them to become more efficient and provide support as they adapt to the challenges posed by a rapidly changing business environment.

This is the job for you, if you have:

• A recognized degree in Legal/ Accounting/ Finance/ Business or related disciplines plus
• A professional qualification, e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, CPA, and/or Master's
• CAMS, CIA, and/or CISA qualifications are an advantage
• 5-6 years of work experience gained inlegal, compliance, governance, and AML world
• Immediately available

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE IS NOT A CURRENT POSITION AVAILABLE. APPLICATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FOR FUTURE POSITIONS.

Amentum is seeking linguists with excellent English skills to grow our talented and diverse team globally towards our mission’s success. We are looking for dedicated linguist professionals in a variety of languages/dialects to support our intelligence community customer OCONUS. Linguists will support U.S. military operations in Bahrain as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in an assigned area of responsibility. Linguists will contribute an assortment of language services and will be responsible for providing cultural perspective and understanding of the region's historical, political, sociological, and economic trends to select members of the senior leadership staff.

Principal Responsibilities of the Position:

1. Provide operational contract linguist support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meetings, and conferences.
2. Transcribe and analyze verbal communications.
3. Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for key information.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess excellent command of Hindi and Urdu (target languages) & English verbal skills; Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) proficiency level 3 in target language and proficiency level 2+ in English based on oral language skills examination, and 2+ for English reading comprehension.
• Must hold a current U.S. passport. (Or apply as soon as accepted into the program).
• Must possess an active Secret clearance for access to classified information or be granted one prior to deployment.
• Must be willing to work in Bahrain and aboard Navy vessels for up to a few weeks at a time.
• Must be willing to work shifts and extended hours in support of 24 x 7 operations.
• Must have familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs.
• Must undergo medical examination and meet Army MOD15 requirements.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

The Bahrain-based MLRO (Senior Manager ) will report to the Regional MEA Head of Compliance. You will be responsible for supporting 's Bahrain business in their regulatory licensing application(s) with the Central Bank of Bahrain, compliance obligations, including daily management of the Bahrain Compliance Program, management of independent reviews/external audits, preparing and submitting regulatory reports, maintaining program documentation tracking, and providing recommendations in program improvements.

You will also support the Regional MEA Head of Compliance in other Middle East markets.

• Work with internal stakeholders (eg Legal, Compliance, IT Security, Product etc) and external stakeholders (external Counsel) to assure quality and accurate response(s)/submission(s) to regulators with regard to licensing, registration and/or ongoing operational reporting.
• Work with different functions to ensure compliance with the Central Bank of Bahrain's ("CBB") regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the periodic review of policies and training.
• Manage internal compliance operational controls, independent reviews and regulatory enquiry responses as required.
• Identify, highlight and manage regulatory risks, findings and recommendations that are identified internally through independent reviews or examinations.
• Work with Management and staff to ensure that the business implements and maintains suitable systems and controls to meet the regulatory requirements.
• Respond to law enforcement requests and inquiries.
• Manage key compliance projects to ensure that compliance projects are executed on a timely basis and in compliance with local regulatory requirements.

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in complex retail/consumer financial services/payment services organisations that provide multiple financial products, or a regulatory agency or law firm involving compliance issues relating to anti money laundering, and related payments services laws and regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of anti-money laundering regulations, the Central Bank of Bahrain's Rulebook and associated E-money Regulations within the banking/financial services industry.
• Ability to distil and discern important information from regulatory guidance, statutes and regulations, audit findings, and other documents and determine how it impacts the business.
• Must be able to perform independently and with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational skills – must be multi-tasked oriented and able to balance pressure and deadlines with constantly changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to prioritise workload in line with tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent written communication – business and project reports.
• Experience interacting with local regulators a plus.
• CAMS certification, or willingness to obtain, preferred.
• Knowledge of digital assets and fintech products is preferred.
• Ability to work within a matrixed environment and cross functionally with operations and technology functions from scratch alongside with a talented team.