Legal Supervisor (SA)

Legal Supervisor (Payments & Regulatory)

Location : South Africa

Industry : Fintech (Payments/Mobile Money)

Role Summary

The Legal Supervisor will lead legal and regulatory compliance for payments and mobile money operations, ensuring alignment with South African financial regulations, including AML/CFT and data protection requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory on payments, mobile money, and digital financial services
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., SARB, FSCA, AML/CFT, POPIA)
• Review and draft agreements (merchant, partner, vendor, and service contracts)
• Support licensing, regulatory approvals, and engagement with regulators
• Advise on KYC, AML, and transaction monitoring frameworks
• Monitor regulatory changes and provide actionable guidance to the business
• Manage disputes, investigations, and regulatory inquir...