Legal Advisor (12 Month FTC) (Group) at Weaver Fintech Ltd

More about the role:

• Drafting and review of contracts – service & supply agreements including service levels, settlement agreements, employment & independent contractor agreements, etc. This requires collaboration with various stakeholders in the business to understand the goal of the contract, analyse the agreement, provide insights to mitigate risks & comprehend legal consequences.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation – including but not limited to Consumer Protection Act, Protection of Personal Information Act, Financial Intelligence Centre Act, FSCA, PCI, Labour Legislation.
• Advising on & drafting of business policies – conduct, ethics, employment, standard operating procedures, process documents, etc.
• Providing support & legal advice to various departments - offer strategic guidance on business aspects & ensuring full compliance with relevant regulatory standards.
• Staying updated on the latest industry trends, regulatory updates, and legal developments relevant to payments, card, MVNO industry in South Africa.
• Preparing legal opinions & memorandums (with or without external legal counsel), including presenting these opinions to key business stakeholders.
• Drafting & facilitating legal correspondence – such as, letters of demand, customer service responses & regulatory body responses, etc.
• Managing the litigation portfolio within the parameters of the legal budget.
• Overseeing the Intellectual Property portfolio and ensuring timeous renewals of Trademarks, Patents, Domain Names & registration of new Trademarks & Patents & Domain Names.
• Maintaining contract register, ensuring that contracts & expiry dates are recorded & monitored in conjunction with various stakeholders.

More about you:

• A collaborator
• A multi-tasker
• An initiator
• A strong communicator (written and verbal)
• Self-driven
• Possessing a strong commitment to delivering high-quality legal solutions within a sensitive    timeframe, aligned with business needs & objectives.

Qualifications & Accreditations:

• LLB degree
• Admitted attorney in South Africa, maintaining good standing within the legal profession
• 3-5 years PQE, with demonstrable practical experience in areas such as commercial contracts, labour/employment contracts, legal correspondence, the financial services industry with a focus on payments, card, MVNO and crypto currencies.

Experience & Skills:

• Proficient technical drafting
• Critical & creative thinking
• Confident public speaking & presentation skills
• Taking initiative & being proactive in performance of job
• Timeous delivery of work within agreed timelines, managing expectations of coworkers & timeous escalation of work when required