Legal Associate

<p></p> <div><strong data-olk-copy-source="MailCompose">Meet Ozow</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Ozow is a leading fintech company that's redefining digital payments in South Africa and beyond. We're dedicated to making payments more accessible, secure, and convenient for both businesses and consumers. As a fast-growing player in the financial technology sector, Ozow fosters a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusivity. We believe in pushing the boundaries of what's possible and are committed to making a positive impact on the world through our payment solutions. &nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>More about this Ozow fantastic position</strong>  &nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>As a <strong>Legal Associate</strong>&nbsp;at Ozow, you will play a key role in supporting the legal function by&nbsp;assisting&nbsp;with the drafting, evaluation, and administration of contracts, as well as providing legal research and compliance support. You will work closely with the Head of Legal, the wider legal team, and multiple business units, including commercial, product, risk,&nbsp;operations&nbsp;and compliance. You will be involved at the forefront of launching new products, considering regulatory requirements and business risks, and helping to ensure that Ozow&nbsp;remains&nbsp;compliant in South Africa and other&nbsp;jurisdictions&nbsp;of strategic interest. A core part of the role is regulatory compliance: monitoring developments in payments law, supporting&nbsp;licence&nbsp;and reporting obligations, and helping the business respond to new and evolving regulatory requirements. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional to grow within a fast-paced, innovative environment. &nbsp;</div> <div><em>&nbsp;</em></div> <div><em>Contract Management</em>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <ul> <li> <div>Assist&nbsp;in drafting, reviewing, and processing contracts and related requests from the commercial,&nbsp;product&nbsp;and finance team within agreed&nbsp;timeframes. &nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Identify&nbsp;issues within contracting processes and communicate feedback to stakeholders. &nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Track and resolve system issues relating to contractual processes. &nbsp;</div> </li> </ul> <div><em>Legal Research &amp; Compliance</em> &nbsp;</div> <ul> <li> <div>Monitor&nbsp;and research&nbsp;developments in payments law and financial services regulation and assess impact on Ozow.&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Track new and proposed regulations in SA and strategic&nbsp;jurisdictions, with practical briefings on required actions.&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Support&nbsp;licence&nbsp;applications, regulatory filings, and reporting to&nbsp;payments&nbsp;regulators.&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Help&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;compliance controls, registers, and monitoring to&nbsp;evidence&nbsp;ongoing adherence.&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Support the development, review, and implementation of internal policies, procedures, and standard templates. &nbsp;</div> </li> </ul> <div><em>Risk &amp; Advisory</em>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <ul> <li> <div>Apply risk management principles to people, processes, and systems. &nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Provide sound and up-to-date feedback on legal and regulatory requirements. &nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Flag material risks early and propose balanced, commercially sensible mitigation options. &nbsp;</div> </li> </ul> <div><em>Legal Administrative Duties</em>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <ul> <li> <div>Maintain&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;and up-to-date records of legal documents, contracts, and approvals. &nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Assist&nbsp;with managing contract repositories, trackers, and registers. &nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Perform other legal administrative tasks as reasonably&nbsp;required&nbsp;to support the legal function &nbsp;</div> </li> </ul> <div><em>Stakeholder Engagement</em>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <ul> <li> <div>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve contractual and business risk issues. &nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Maintain continuous feedback loops with relevant stakeholders. &nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Help educate and upskill stakeholders on legal processes, templates, and requirements. &nbsp;</div> </li> </ul> <div><em>Business Support</em>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <ul> <li> <div>Defend the business position while ensuring that the business case prevails. &nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Analyse&nbsp;trends and suggest changes to improve delivery to clients. &nbsp;</div> </li> </ul> <div><strong>You are an ideal candidate if you have</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <ul> <li> <div>An LLB qualification from a&nbsp;recognised&nbsp;institution. &nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Admitted attorney. &nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>3+ years of relevant post-article legal experience, preferably in corporate or commercial law. &nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Experience in a&nbsp;payments&nbsp;or fintech company is a bonus.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>The ability to work independently in a structured and unstructured environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Meticulous attention to detail and&nbsp;organisational&nbsp;abilities. &nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Excellent written and oral communication skills. &nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Comfortable with performing administrative tasks. &nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.&nbsp;</div> </li> </ul> <p></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Your skills and competencies</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">You eagerly embrace change, absorb cross-functional skills, and connect ideas across disciplines to drive fresh thinking and innovation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to initiate, develop, maintain and leverage outstanding relationships to influence a wide network, both inside and outside the company.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">A trailblazer who steps up, takes charge, and creates meaningful impact—those driven by performance and purpose to lead from the front and make a real difference every day.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">You thrive in collaboration, embrace inclusion, and bring a genuine curiosity for global cultures—valuing collective success over individual credit.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Demonstrate strategic foresight, sound judgement, and the ability to make confident decisions under uncertainty, always working toward the best possible outcomes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">You challenge norms, champion innovation, and constantly seek growth—for themselves, their team, and the solutions they build.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">You are a decisive doer—those who take initiative, follow through with confidence, and ensure results through courageous, hands-on leadership.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">We value optimism, agility, and the strength to persevere under pressure—balancing performance with positivity, even in challenging environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">You are driven, proactive individuals who take ownership, face challenges with grit, and consistently push for excellence—not just as participants, but as catalysts for success.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Interview process</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>During the interview process you will meet with the People team, the hiring manager, and relevant CSuite. Be prepared to complete a technical assessment that will showcase your skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>In office perks</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Healthy breakfast, lunches and snacks</li> <li>Monthly team connects&nbsp;</li> <li>On-site Barista&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Perks for South African based employees</strong></p> <ul> <li>Medical aid subsidy</li> <li>Group Risk Insurance</li> <li>Generous paid annual leave &nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Birthday leave</li> <li>Learning and Development opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Mentorship programme</li> <li>Quarterly team building&nbsp;</li> <li>Community initiatives&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to cutting edge technology - <a href="https://ozow.com/tech-stack">Ozow Tech Stack</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Our Employee Value Proposition</strong></p> <p>Join Ozow and become part of an elite force that challenges the ordinary and achieves the extraordinary. If you're driven to make an impact, embrace challenges, and seek unparalleled opportunities for growth, your journey starts here.</p> <p><strong>Compliance</strong></p> <p><span class="NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW7022158 BCX8">As </span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW7022158 BCX8">a fintech company, we prioritize data security, confidentiality, regulatory and compliance. Due to the sensitive nature of our work, we require individuals with </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW7022158 BCX8">a high level</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW7022158 BCX8"> of integrity and trustworthiness to ensure adherence to financial regulations and industry standards. Given the sensitive nature of our work, all employees are expected to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW7022158 BCX8">demonstrate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW7022158 BCX8"> professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to ethical conduct in line with financial regulations and industry standards</span></p> <p><strong>Ready to be exceptional?<em> </em>Apply now!</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Keen to know more?</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Interested in joining our rocket ship?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>To find out more about life at&nbsp;Ozow, head over to our Careers Page <a href="https://ozow.com/ozow-careers/">here!</a></p></div>