A vacancy exists for a skilled Legal Advisor to join the Lesaka Group. The key responsibility of this role is to attend to all legal requirements which stem from the Merchant Division of the Lesaka Group, under instruction from the management team of the division and the group general counsel.

📍 Location: Johannesburg or Cape Town
📊 Reporting Line: Group General Counsel

💼 Purpose

The Legal Advisor will be responsible for attending to all legal requirements arising within the Merchant Division, under instruction from the management team of the division and the group general counsel. The person will work with the existing legal advisor in the Merchant Division and with the broader legal team across the Lesaka group.

🤝 Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, comment on, and negotiate a wide range of agreements and other documents relevant to the business, including arrangements with suppliers, customers, business partners, and customer terms and conditions.
• Interpret and provide advice on existing contractual arrangements.
• Advise on the legal position and regulatory requirements applicable to the business.
• Identify and assess legal risks across product offerings, processes, and functions, and develop appropriate risk‑mitigation strategies; this includes staying current with regulatory developments and proactively identifying concerns or risks.
• Manage and oversee litigation and legal disputes, including instructing and engaging external counsel when required.
• Provide administrative and general legal support to the Merchant Division of the Lesaka Group.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from an accredited South African university (mandatory).
• Minimum 5 years post‑articles experience at a top‑tier South African law firm OR proven in‑house experience, preferably in the national payments or financial services sector.
• Advantageous experience in legislation relevant to the Lesaka Group, particularly strong working knowledge of the Companies Act, National Payment Systems Act, SARB directives, PASA frameworks, FICA, National Credit Act, POPIA, and the Consumer Protection Act.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

🧠 Competencies

• Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Problem‑solving and solution driven mindset.
• Commercial approach, rather than technical legalese.
• Excellent contractual drafting, analysis, and review skills.
• High level of professionalism and strong interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skillset and knowledge base.
• Thorough and impeccable attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Adaptable and flexible in order to manage the evolving legal and business landscapes.
• Strong administration and organisation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards and excellent work quality.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team player, but ability to operate independently.
• Take initiative and display a work ethic that demonstrates going over and above what is expected.

💡 Why Lesaka?

At Lesaka, we’re more than just a fintech company — we’re a movement. Join a team that values:
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Integrity
• Collective Wisdom
• Bias to Action

Preference will be made to support EE / AA measures.

🔗 Ready to join a dynamic legal team and support a fast‑growing Merchant Division?
Apply now — or share this opportunity with someone who specialises in commercial, regulatory and operational legal support.

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