Legal Associate

Acumen Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech firm is seeking a Legal Associate to join their legal and compliance team in Cape Town. The role involves assisting with regulatory submissions, compliance, and contract negotiation. Candidates should have an LLB degree, at least 5 years of experience, and a strong understanding of financial services and commercial law. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within an innovative international environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in law or finance.
• Experience in fintech or cross-border regulation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with licensing and regulatory submissions.
• Support compliance of existing licenses.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.

Skills

Strong understanding of financial services

Attention to detail

Strong drafting skills

Proactive management

Education

LLB degree and admission as an attorney

Job description

Our client, a rapidly scaling fintech business operating across Africa, is seeking a Legal Associate to join their high-performing legal and compliance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, regulation and finance, supporting the company’s growth across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with licensing and regulatory submissions across various regions.
• Support the renewal and compliance of existing licenses and regulatory obligations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and legal documentation.
• Provide corporate governance support, including maintaining company registers and filings.
• Assist with onboarding and managing relationships with banks, PSPs and other financial partners.
• Conduct legal research and ensure alignment with evolving regulatory frameworks.
• Support senior legal counsel on cross-border compliance and corporate matters.

Qualifications

• LLB degree and admission as an attorney.
• Minimum 5 years of post‑qualification experience (law firm or in‑house).
• Strong understanding of financial services, payments and commercial law.
• Experience in fintech, cross‑border regulation, or digital payments highly advantageous.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong drafting skills.
• Confident, proactive and capable of managing work across multiple jurisdictions.

If you’re a legally minded professional with a passion for fintech innovation and regulatory complexity, this role offers an exceptional platform to grow within a fast‑evolving international environment.