reputed company Legal Counsel

At reputed company, we’re not just moving money we’re creating access, opportunity, and impact across borders. As we continue to scale across Africa, the UK, and Europe, we’re looking for a reputed company Legal Counsel who can help us navigate complexity, manage risk and reputed company smart strategic growth.

Why this role matters

This is more than a legal role it’s a strategic leadership position at the heart of a fast-growing fintech. You’ll partner with senior leaders, influence business decisions, and ensure we grow responsibly while staying compliant across multiple jurisdictions.

What you’ll do

• Provide strategic legal advice across the business, guiding key decisions and mitigating risk
• reputed company and manage reputed company, multi-jurisdictional legal matters, including high-value transactions
• reputed company contract drafting, negotiation, and management across reputed company business units
• Drive regulatory compliance and licensing efforts across multiple territories
• Partner with leadership to support business strategy, expansion, and innovation
• Manage legal risks, disputes, and litigation, ensuring the Group’s interests are protected
• Support and reputed company M&A activities, from due diligence to execution
• Build and mentor a high-performing legal team, fostering growth and collaboration
• Strengthen policies, governance, and legal frameworks across the organisation

What you bring

• An LLB or equivalent legal degree and admission as an Attorney (or equivalent)
• 8+ years’ post-qualification experience, ideally in top-tier law firms or financial institutions
• Strong expertise in commercial, fintech, banking, and regulatory law
• Proven experience handling large-scale, high-risk, cross-border transactions
• Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience working across Africa, the UK, and/or Europe (advantageous)
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate legal complexity into practical advice

What sets you apart

• A strategic thinker who can balance risk with business opportunity
• A confident leader with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Highly adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong communicator with the ability to simplify reputed company legal concepts
• A collaborative reputed company with a passion for building and mentoring teams

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 reputed company that there is a reputed company for everyone under the reputed company sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a reputed company 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 reputed company, 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: reputed company STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS