Remote West Africa Senior Legal Counsel – Fintech & Crypto

Black Pen Recruitment; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for the West African region. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience and bilingual proficiency in French and English. You will manage the company’s legal affairs and build relationships with various regulatory authorities across several countries. This role requires excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of payment regulations. The position is full-time and offers remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience in French-speaking West Africa.
• Experience managing corporate governance issues.
• Experience with compliance-related issues (e.g., AML, CFT).

Responsibilities

• Manage the company’s legal and regulatory affairs function in West Africa.
• Work closely with Commercial, Compliance, Finance, and HR functions.
• Craft and implement legal strategies regarding disputes and litigation.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Excellent understanding of payments, remittance, and FX regulation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Practical and commercial approach

Education

Law degree from accredited, top-tier University

Admitted to practice law in Cote d’Ivoire or Senegal

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for the West African region. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience and bilingual proficiency in French and English. You will manage the company’s legal affairs and build relationships with various regulatory authorities across several countries. This role requires excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of payment regulations. The position is full-time and offers remote work flexibility.