Legal Counsel

Mukuru; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Cape Town seeks a Legal Counsel to provide expert legal advice and support compliance across various jurisdictions. The role requires an LLB or equivalent, with 3-5 years' experience in corporate law. Strong contractual skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and excellent communication are essential. Candidates should be ready to contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment and may need to maintain a work-from-home setup.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Admitted Attorney or equivalent in another jurisdiction.
• Experience across African, UK, and European jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice across the business.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support compliance and licensing requirements.

Skills

Strong drafting and contract negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

LLB or recognised law degree

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Legal Counsel at Mukuru, you will:

• Provide expert legal advice across the business, helping teams navigate complex challenges.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support compliance and licensing requirements in Africa, the UK, and Europe.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks while enabling the business to scale.
• Manage disputes, litigation, and relationships with external counsel when needed.
• Stay on top of legal developments and regulatory changes to keep Mukuru ahead of the curve.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to roll out policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: LLB or recognised law degree with strong academic credentials (Essential).
• Professional standing: Admitted Attorney or equivalent in another jurisdiction.
• Experience: 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Strong drafting and contract negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and a pragmatic, solution-driven mindset.

Bonus Points for:

• Experience across African, UK, and European jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of financial services, remittances, and regulatory frameworks.
• A tertiary business/commercial qualification.

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited— Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS