Legal Associate
2 weeks ago
Our client is a leading financial infrastructure platform focused on enabling seamless, secure digital payments across Africa. It provides modern API-driven solutions that empower businesses to collect, manage, and move money more efficiently. The company is committed to expanding financial access, improving transaction reliability, and helping businesses scale their digital payment capabilities across multiple markets. Role Overview The Legal Associate provides legal advice and support to the organisation. The Legal Associate drafts, reviews, and revises business related contracts, provides assistance with regulatory advisory and assists the Legal, Regulatory and Compliance team with implementing compliant policies and procedures. Job Type: Full Time/Permanent Location: Cape Town Workplace: Hybrid Requirements: 2-5 years post articles experience, in a top-tier South African law firm or proven in-house experience (fintech/finreg/payments preferred) Strong commercial contracting across SaaS, partnerships and vendor agreements.Working knowledge and experience of key legislation applicable to the businesses within the our client's Group, including the National Payment Systems Act/Bill, COFI Bill, SARB directives & exemptions, PASA frameworks, FICA, NCA, Banks Act, CPA, POPIA exposure advantageous. Bachelor of Laws (LLB).Admission as a legal practitioner / attorney. Team player - across all departments.Pragmatic risk judgment - calibrates risk to business context, proposes mitigations and clear trade-offs rather than “no”, has a successful track record of aligning legal priorities with organisational objectives.Bias to clarity and action - produces crisp, plain-language summaries and recommended paths and is comfortable making calls with imperfect information.Prioritisation and throughput - juggles multiple matters, sets/keeps SLAs, and escalates smartly on pre-defined triggers.Negotiation and stakeholder management - credible with customers and partners and balances firmness with deal momentum.Ownership and reliability - high agency, low ego, high bar for quality and follow-through under pressure. Responsibilities Reviewing, negotiating, and drafting a range of commercial contracts, such as service agreements, partnership agreements, SaaS agreements and other business agreements.Working closely with the Revenue teams at various stages of the contracting process. This includes:Prepare contract summaries, stakeholder briefing documents, and risk reports.Advise on legal issues regarding contracts.Assist with contract renewals and termination.Communicating and negotiating with external parties (partners, external counsel, and external clients).Researching and advising on the relevant regulation & legal frameworks required for our client's business models and products.Assisting with the development, implementation and maintenance of contracts, policies, guidance documents and risk-based compliance frameworks.
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Legal Associate
2 weeks ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Black Pen Recruitment Full timeLegal Associate (Fintech/Payments)Our client is a leading financial infrastructure platform focused on enabling seamless, secure digital payments across Africa. It provides modern API-driven solutions that empower businesses to collect, manage, and move money more efficiently. The company is committed to expanding financial access, improving transaction...
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Legal Associate
1 day ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Lumepay Full timeRole: Legal AssociateLocation:Cape TownDepartment:LegalReports To:CLCOJob Type:Full-timeAbout UsWe are a high-growth fintech company building the next generation ofpayment infrastructure across Africa. Our mission is to make money movementseamless, inclusive, and scalable across borders. We operate at the intersection offinancial innovation and real-world...
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Legal Associate
2 weeks ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Black Pen Recruitment Full timeOur client is a leading financial infrastructure platform focused on enabling seamless, secure digital payments across Africa. It provides modern API-driven solutions that empower businesses to collect, manage, and move money more efficiently. The company is committed to expanding financial access, improving transaction reliability, and helping businesses...
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Legal Associate
2 weeks ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Acumen Group Full timeOur 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...
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Legal Associate
2 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Black Pen Recruitment Full timeOur client is a high-growth fintech company building the next generation of payment infrastructure across Africa. Their mission is to make money movement seamless, inclusive, and scalable across borders. They operate at the intersection of financial innovation and real-world impact, empowering businesses and consumers with tools to thrive in a rapidly...
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Legal Associate
2 weeks ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Black Pen Recruitment Full timeLegal Associate (Licensing/Fintech/Regulatory Compliance)Our client is a high-growth fintech company building the next generation of payment infrastructure across Africa. Their mission is to make money movement seamless, inclusive, and scalable across borders. They operate at the intersection of financial innovation and real-world impact, empowering...
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Legal Associate – Asset Management
3 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Energy Vault Full timePosition: Legal Associate – Asset Management Location: Cape Town (Office-based)Sector: Renewable EnergyAn exciting opportunity exists for a Legal Associate to support the Asset Management team by providing legal guidance across the project lifecycle—from financial close through construction and operation phases.Key Responsibilities: Advise on key project...
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Legal Associate
2 weeks ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Black Pen Recruitment Full timeOur client is a high-growth fintech company building the next generation of payment infrastructure across Africa. Their mission is to make money movement seamless, inclusive, and scalable across borders. They operate at the intersection of financial innovation and real-world impact, empowering businesses and consumers with tools to thrive in a rapidly...
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Legal Associate
4 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Etana Energy Full timeEtana is powering South Africa's clean energy transition— and we're looking for a Legal Associate who's sharp, detail-driven, and ready to make an impact. The renewable energy industry is growing fast, and we're at the forefront, giving businesses access to cost-competitive clean power through the grid. Now we need a legal professional who can help us...
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Legal Associate
1 day ago
Cape Town, South Africa HyperionDev Full time**ABOUT US**: HyperionDev is the largest provider of software development education in Southern Africa, and one of the largest globally. Counted among the top education technology startups in EMEA with headquarters in Cape Town and London, we support learners from over 40 countries in changing into fulfilling tech careers. We are dedicated to closing the...
