Legal Advisor (12 month FTC) (Group)
Weaver Fintech Ltd
Cape Town, Western Cape
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Posted 08 April 2026

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Job Description

Weaver FinTech Group is a leading digital financial services ecosystem connecting consumers to smarter, more flexible ways to pay, borrow, and protect what matters most. Our brands — Pay Just Now and FinChoice — empower millions of South Africans through innovative Payments, Lending, and Insurance solutions.

We’re a data-first organisation built on collaboration, innovation, and purpose: to make digital finance simpler, more inclusive, and more human.


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

What We Offer

  • The opportunity to work across two of South Africa’s most exciting fintech brands.
  • A collaborative environment that encourages experimentation and growth.
  • The chance to explore AI-driven design innovation as part of a forward-thinking creative team.
  • Hybrid work model with autonomy and flexibility.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits within a purpose-led, growth-focused organisation.