Fintech & Crypto Legal Associate - Regulatory & Contracts

Black Pen Recruitment; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth fintech company in Cape Town is looking for a Mid-Senior Legal Counsel to drive licensing, contract drafting, and governance in financial services. The ideal candidate must hold an LLB degree, be an admitted attorney with 3+ years of PQE, and possess solid analytical, communication, and organisational skills. This role involves collaborating with regulators and managing complex legal relationships in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in financial services.
• Experience in contract and commercial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support new licence applications across jurisdictions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Support formation and maintenance of corporate entities.
• Support onboarding documentation for banking counterparties.
• Conduct legal research into evolving regulations.
• Provide day-to-day support on legal projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational abilities

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

LLB degree

Job description

A high-growth fintech company in Cape Town is looking for a Mid-Senior Legal Counsel to drive licensing, contract drafting, and governance in financial services. The ideal candidate must hold an LLB degree, be an admitted attorney with 3+ years of PQE, and possess solid analytical, communication, and organisational skills. This role involves collaborating with regulators and managing complex legal relationships in a hybrid work environment.