Fintech Legal Associate – Contracts & Regulation (Africa)

60 Degrees; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth fintech company in Cape Town is seeking a Legal Associate to support legal and regulatory functions across jurisdictions. The role involves drafting contracts, managing regulatory relationships, and ensuring corporate compliance. Candidates should possess an LLB degree, be admitted attorneys, and have a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in financial services or related fields. Strong communication and analytical skills are also essential. This is a full-time position with a focus on legal operations in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• PQE in financial services, banking, payments, and contract commercial.

Responsibilities

• Support new licence applications across jurisdictions, liaising with regulators and external counsel.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, vendor, and technology agreements.
• Support the formation and maintenance of corporate entities.
• Assist in managing ongoing legal relationships with payment service providers.
• Conduct legal research into evolving financial regulations.
• Provide day-to-day support to senior legal functions.

Skills

Legal writing

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

LLB degree

Admitted attorney

Job description

A high-growth fintech company in Cape Town is seeking a Legal Associate to support legal and regulatory functions across jurisdictions. The role involves drafting contracts, managing regulatory relationships, and ensuring corporate compliance. Candidates should possess an LLB degree, be admitted attorneys, and have a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in financial services or related fields. Strong communication and analytical skills are also essential. This is a full-time position with a focus on legal operations in a dynamic industry.