Legal Counsel - South Africa
Legal Counsel - South Africa
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Job Description
At Paymentology we re redefining what s possible in the payments space. As the first truly global issuer-processor we give banks and fintechs the technology and talent to launch and manage Mastercard Visa and UnionPay cards at scale - across more than 60 countries.
Our advanced multi-cloud platform delivers real-time data unmatched scalability and the flexibility of shared or dedicated processing instances. Its this global reach and innovation that sets us apart.
We re looking for a Legal Counsel who aligns with our core values of Making It Right Making it Happen and Making It Easy Together. This role is key to supporting our rapid global growth by delivering practical business-aligned legal solutions that balance risk with commercial needs. If you bring strong legal and commercial acumen a solutions-driven mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and time zones we d love to hear from you.
What you get to do::
- Develop a deep understanding of Paymentology s business products and regulatory landscape to deliver contextual and impactful legal support.
- Provide high-quality practical advice on legal issues including contract enforceability licensing regulatory compliance and cross-border legal risks.
- Draft review and negotiate a variety of contracts and legal documents.
- Partner with internal teams to ensure legal advice aligns with business objectives with a strong focus on enabling growth and managing legal risk.
- Identify legal and regulatory risks proactively and help design pragmatic risk mitigation strategies.
- Support the development of internal legal frameworks contract templates and best practices.
- Collaborate with external counsel and relay advice to internal stakeholders with clarity and context.
- Contribute to knowledge-sharing mentoring and legal training across the Legal & Compliance function.
- Conduct legal research to stay ahead of developments affecting the business.
What you can look forward to::
At Paymentology it s not just about building great payment technology it s about building a company where people feel they belong and their work matters. You ll be part of a diverse global team that s genuinely committed to making a positive impact through what we do. Whether you re working across time zones or getting involved in initiatives that support local communities you ll find real purpose in your work - and the freedom to grow in a supportive forward-thinking environment.
Travel:
< 10
Requirements :
What it takes to succeed:
- Qualified lawyer with 3 5 years post-qualification experience in commercial law.
- Strong background in contract negotiation and advisory ideally with experience in financial services fintech or technology-driven companies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Able to deliver under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced remote-first environment.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across multiple jurisdictions and time zones.
- Commercially savvy pragmatic and solution-oriented in your legal approach.
Education & Experience:
- Law degree and legal qualification (bar admission or equivalent).
- 3 5 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience preferably in-house or with clients in fintech/technology.
- Demonstrated experience in commercial contracts regulatory issues and cross-border legal considerations.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full time
Employment Type
Full time
