Legal Associate

Ozow; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Cape Town seeks a detail-oriented Legal Associate to support legal functions and compliance. The role involves drafting and evaluating contracts, conducting regulatory research, and collaborating with various business units to manage legal risks. Candidates should possess an LLB, be admitted attorneys, and have at least 3 years of experience in corporate law. Opportunities for growth in a dynamic and innovative environment are available.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with 3+ years of relevant post-article legal experience.
• Experience in a payments or fintech company preferred.
• Ability to work independently in both structured and unstructured environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the legal function by drafting, evaluating, and administering contracts.
• Conduct research on regulatory requirements and monitor compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve contractual and business risk issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational abilities

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

LLB qualification from a recognised institution

Job description

Ozow is a leading fintech company that's redefining digital payments in South Africa and beyond. We're dedicated to making payments more accessible, secure, and convenient for both businesses and consumers. As a fast-growing player in the financial technology sector, Ozow fosters a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusivity. We believe in pushing the boundaries of what's possible and are committed to making a positive impact on the world through our payment solutions.

More about this Ozow fantastic position

As a Legal Associate at Ozow, you will play a key role in supporting the legal function by assisting with the drafting, evaluation, and administration of contracts, as well as providing legal research and compliance support. You will work closely with the Head of Legal, the wider legal team, and multiple business units, including commercial, product, risk, operations and compliance. You will be involved at the forefront of launching new products, considering regulatory requirements and business risks, and helping to ensure that Ozow remains compliant in South Africa and other jurisdictions of strategic interest. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional to grow within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Contract Management

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and processing contracts and related requests from the commercial, product and finance team within agreed timeframes.
• Identify issues within contracting processes and communicate feedback to stakeholders.
• Track and resolve system issues relating to contractual processes.

Legal Research & Compliance

• Conduct research on regulatory requirements (such as payments, financial services, data protection, AML) and provide updates on compliance matters in South Africa and other strategic jurisdictions.
• Prepare clear summaries and guidance notes on regulatory requirements for relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory directives, licensing conditions, and internal policies.
• Support the development, review, and implementation of internal policies, procedures, and standard templates.
• Apply risk management principles to people, processes, and systems.
• Provide sound and up-to-date feedback on legal and regulatory requirements.
• Flag material risks early and propose balanced, commercially sensible mitigation options.

Legal Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of legal documents, contracts, and approvals.
• Assist with managing contract repositories, trackers, and registers.
• Perform other legal administrative tasks as reasonably required to support the legal function

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve contractual and business risk issues.
• Maintain continuous feedback loops with relevant stakeholders.
• Help educate and upskill stakeholders on legal processes, templates, and requirements.

Business Support

• Defend the business position while ensuring that the business case prevails.
• Analyse trends and suggest changes to improve delivery to clients.

Qualifications

• An LLB qualification from a recognised institution.
• Admitted attorney.
• 3+ years of relevant post-article legal experience, preferably in corporate or commercial law.
• Experience in a payments or fintech company is a bonus.
• The ability to work independently in a structured and unstructured environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable with performing administrative tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Your skills and competencies

• You eagerly embrace change, absorb cross-functional skills, and connect ideas across disciplines to drive fresh thinking and innovation.
• Ability to initiate, develop, maintain and leverage outstanding relationships to influence a wide network, both inside and outside the company.
• A trailblazer who steps up, takes charge, and creates meaningful impact—those driven by performance and purpose to lead from the front and make a real difference every day.
• You thrive in collaboration, embrace inclusion, and bring a genuine curiosity for global cultures—valuing collective success over individual credit.
• Demonstrate strategic foresight, sound judgement, and the ability to make confident decisions under uncertainty, always working toward the best possible outcomes.
• You challenge norms, champion innovation, and constantly seek growth—for themselves, their team, and the solutions they build.
• You are a decisive doer—those who take initiative, follow through with confidence, and ensure results through courageous, hands-on leadership.
• We value optimism, agility, and the strength to persevere under pressure—balancing performance with positivity, even in challenging environments.
• You are driven, proactive individuals who take ownership, face challenges with grit, and consistently push for excellence—not just as participants, but as catalysts for success.

During the interview process you will meet with the People team, the hiring manager, and relevant CSuite. Be prepared to complete a technical assessment that will showcase your skills.

Join Ozow and become part of an elite force that challenges the ordinary and achieves the extraordinary. If you're driven to make an impact, embrace challenges, and seek unparalleled opportunities for growth, your journey starts here.

Compliance

As a fintech company, we prioritize data security, confidentiality, regulatory and compliance. Due to the sensitive nature of our work, we require individuals with a high level of integrity and trustworthiness to ensure adherence to financial regulations and industry standards. Given the sensitive nature of our work, all employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to ethical conduct in line with financial regulations and industry standards

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