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At Paymentology , we’re redefining what’s possible in the payments space. As the first truly global issuer-processor, we give banks and fintechs the technology and talent to launch and manage Mastercard, Visa, and UnionPay cards at scale - across more than 60 countries. Our advanced, multi-cloud platform delivers real-time data, unmatched scalability, and the flexibility of shared or dedicated processing instances. It’s this global reach and innovation that sets us apart.

We’re looking for a Legal Counsel who aligns with our core values of Making It Right, Making It Happen and Making It Easy, Together. This role is key to supporting our rapid global growth by delivering practical, business-aligned legal solutions that balance risk with commercial needs. If you bring strong legal and commercial acumen, a solutions-driven mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and time zones, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is hybrid for candidates based in Johannesburg , and fully remote for those located elsewhere in South Africa.

• Develop a deep understanding of Paymentology’s business, products, and regulatory landscape to deliver contextual and impactful legal support.
• Provide high-quality, practical advice on legal issues including contract enforceability, licensing, regulatory compliance and cross-border legal risks.
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of contracts and legal documents.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure legal advice aligns with business objectives, with a strong focus on enabling growth and managing legal risk.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks proactively and help design pragmatic risk mitigation strategies.
• Support the development of internal legal frameworks, contract templates and best practices.
• Collaborate with external counsel and relay advice to internal stakeholders with clarity and context.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing, mentoring and legal training across the Legal & Compliance function.
• Conduct legal research to stay ahead of developments affecting the business.

• Qualified lawyer with 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Strong background in contract negotiation and advisory, ideally with experience in financial services, fintech or technology-driven companies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Able to deliver under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across multiple jurisdictions and time zones.
• Commercially savvy, pragmatic, and solution-oriented in your legal approach.

• Law degree and legal qualification (bar admission or equivalent).
• 3–5 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience, preferably in-house or with clients in fintech/technology.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial contracts, regulatory issues, and cross-border legal considerations.

At Paymentology, it’s not just about building great payment technology, it’s about building a company where people feel they belong and their work matters. You’ll be part of a diverse, global team that’s genuinely committed to making a positive impact through what we do. Whether you’re working across time zones or getting involved in initiatives that support local communities, you’ll find real purpose in your work - and the freedom to grow in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Paymentology is an equal opportunity employer.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Legal

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Position Type: Full-time, In-house

Summary:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join their team. The Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to our company on a variety of legal matters. The successful candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, contract negotiation, and compliance.

1. Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of legal issues, including corporate governance, contract negotiation, compliance, and regulatory matters
2. Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
3. Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures
4. Conduct legal research and keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company
5. Manage and coordinate external legal counsel as needed
6. Collaborate with other departments to ensure legal compliance and mitigate legal risks
7. Represent the company in legal proceedings, negotiations, and meetings with external parties
8. Stay informed about industry best practices and legal trends

1. LLB degree from an accredited law school
2. Admission to the state bar and in good standing
3. Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in a corporate or in-house legal department
4. Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract negotiation, and compliance
5. Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
6. Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
7. Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
8. Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Apply for this role today, contact Georgia Keogh at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

We are searching for a talented Legal Counsel to join our client in the exciting world of banking. You'll play a vital role by providing effective support to the Senior Litigation Manager and the broader Legal Department.

1. Coordinate transition of non-performing accounts to the legal division.
2. Understand different business structures within the Group and how to litigate accordingly.
3. Create and enhance the processes required for this purpose and have the ability to learn and work on numerous systems.
4. Manage handover and litigation processes.
5. Coordinate perfection of securities, including taking physical possession of assets and managing the disposal of assets.
6. Attend to trial preparation as well as appear in court in a representative capacity on behalf of the company.
7. Attend meetings with debtors and negotiate payment arrangements and settlements where required.
8. Active involvement in assisting and upskilling the collections department and business at large to ensure maximum effectiveness and outcomes.
9. Manage a panel of attorneys and provide necessary training and support.
10. Manage legal accounts on both a defended and undefended basis in conjunction with the relevant parties, ensuring maximum recovery to the Bank in the shortest possible timeframe.
11. Manage a team of coordinators, including other attorneys, and maximize productivity including up-skilling of the coordinators.
12. Monitor insolvencies, liquidations, sequestrations, business rescue, offers of compromise, curatorship, etc.
13. Submit claims, sign affidavits, monitor dividend payments, check liquidation and distribution accounts for possible undue preference or dispositions, call for advanced dividends, etc.
14. Monitor restructured accounts.
15. Explore, pursue and realize all avenues of recovery to maximize benefit to the Bank.
16. Manage and contain all internal and external costs associated with the collection of outstanding agreements.
17. Compile and assist in coordinating all impairment and other reports required, including monthly post-mortem reports, active charge-off reports, and ad hoc reports required by business and credit.
18. Recommend write-offs to the Credit Committee after all avenues of recovery have been exhausted.
19. Encourage team effectiveness by promoting open discussion and consensus.
20. Establish goals, standards, and procedures for team members.
21. Encourage initiative amongst team members.
22. Manage meetings for both litigious matters and new business when input is required.
23. Provide opinions and assist in legal drafting across the business.
24. Assist business units, including Asset Finance and Business Banking, in negotiating and amending deals and contracts and making special arrangements.
25. Manage expectations and prioritize needs.
26. Provide legal advice and input to credit department and business units.
27. Analyze and advise on large volumes of agreements emanating from the Asset Finance Division and ensure prompt turnaround times due to the nature of the business.

Admitted Attorney with 7 plus years of post-articles experience. Work experience in a Banking environment. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Excellent understanding of debtors’ accounts. Knowledge of the legal process, insolvencies, and all Acts surrounding the collection of debts including security documents, company law of cession, pledge, and notarial rights. Knowledge and understanding of magistrates and high court procedure. Knowledge and understanding of security agreements.

Seeking Legal Counsel to Support Our Banking Client! We're searching for a talented Legal Counsel to join our client in the exciting world of banking. You'll play a vital role by providing effective support to the Senior Litigation Manager and the broader Legal Department.

1. Coordinate transition of non-performing accounts to the legal division.
2. Understand different business structures within the Group and how to litigate accordingly.
3. Create and enhance the processes required for this purpose and learn to work on numerous systems.
4. Manage handover and litigation processes.
5. Coordinate perfection of securities, including taking physical possession of assets and managing the disposal of assets.
6. Attend to trial preparation and appear in court in a representative capacity on behalf of the company.
7. Attend meetings with debtors and negotiate payment arrangements and settlements.
8. Assist and upskill the collections department to ensure maximum effectiveness and outcomes.
9. Manage a panel of attorneys and provide necessary training and support.
10. Manage legal accounts on both defended and undefended bases to ensure maximum recovery to the Bank.
11. Manage a team of coordinators, maximizing productivity and up-skilling.
12. Monitor insolvencies, liquidations, sequestrations, business rescues, offers of compromise, and curatorship.
13. Submit claims, sign affidavits, monitor dividend payments, and check liquidation and distribution accounts.
14. Monitor restructured accounts.
15. Explore, pursue, and realize all avenues of recovery to maximize benefit to the Bank.
16. Manage and contain all internal and external costs associated with the collection of outstanding agreements.
17. Compile and assist in coordinating all impairment and other reports required.
18. Recommend write-offs to the Credit Committee after all avenues of recovery have been exhausted.
19. Encourage team effectiveness by promoting open discussion and consensus.
20. Establish goals, standards, and procedures for team members.
21. Manage meetings for both litigious matters and new business when input is required.
22. Provide opinions and assist in legal drafting across the business.
23. Assist business units in negotiating and amending deals and contracts.
24. Manage expectations and prioritize needs.
25. Provide legal advice and input to the credit department and business units.
26. Analyze and advise on large volumes of agreements from the Asset Finance Division.

Admitted Attorney with 7+ years of post-articles experience. Work experience in a Banking environment. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Excellent understanding of debtors’ accounts. Knowledge of the legal process, insolvencies, and all Acts surrounding the collection of debts, including security documents and company law. Knowledge and understanding of magistrates and high court procedure. Knowledge and understanding of security agreements.

Head of Legal, Africa Regions, Business and Commercial Banking

Job Overview

Business Segment: Group Functions

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

To define the Africa Regions (AR) Business and Commercial (BCB) Legal strategy and scope its implementation by identifying ways to promote Legal's mandate. To provide specialised insights that inform the rendering of legal advice to stakeholders on ambiguous matters. To safeguard integrity in terms of legal and other risk.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: Legal

Experience Required
More than 10 years of proven experience in the provision of expert insight and guidance pertaining to the drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation and processes of a highly complex and ambiguous nature. Identification and mitigation of legal risks. At least 10 years' experience within the legal/financial sector at a management level.

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

To provide legal advice of a basic and standard nature to internal stakeholders; and interpret and implement business instructions utilising the relevant templates. To review and provide input into legal documentation in collaboration with other Legal team members. Mitigate risk through conducting the appropriate due diligence and provide support in respect of legal documentation in line with approved processes and policies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: Diploma
Field of Study: Legal

Experience Required
Legal
5-7 years
Proven experience in the provision of basic legal advice, preferably within the legal and/or financial sectors.

Bakers Transport is currently recruiting a SHEQ, Legal & Wellness Team Leader to join our dynamic team in Samrand, Centurion.

Job purpose:
The purpose of the role is to maintain, implement, and improve Business Management, Legal Management, Health and Safety Management, Environmental Management, Wellness Management, and Road Transport Management Systems. Promote awareness and ensure compliance through continuous improvement. Align yourself, the department, and employees with the corporate strategy and contribute towards value add within our business unit. Manage expectations in all spheres of business in order to add value.

Key Deliverables and Outputs:

• Full accountability and responsibility for Health and Safety Management System.
• Manage all elements of the Business Management System.
• Manage elements of SQAS.
• Establish, implement, maintain, and improve structures, procedures, policies, and mechanisms to achieve primary objectives on ISO , ISO 9004, SQAS, and RTMS Management Systems.
• Audit progress and exercise influence to achieve successful certification by TUV, RTMS, and Corporate Strategy.
• Apply knowledge acquired through training courses and research models.
• Follow-up and apply a proactive approach, innovative and creative mindset.
• Maintain awareness of ISO 9004 and consult to managers to ensure principles are understood, implemented, and improvement achieved.
• Measure departmental compliance and involvement.
• Manage all activities and SHEQ, Legal, and Wellness department.
• Active involvement in the development of team members.
• Conduct internal audits.
• Improve independent efficiency and performance.
• Support and actively involve in management reviews.
• Plan SHEQ Management awareness and compliance.
• Reduce costs through cost-saving measures.
• Facilitate & coordinate projects.
• Manage all aspects of the SHEQ, Legal & Wellness team in relation to operations, development, deadlines, tasks, etc.
• Manage task scheduling, planning, execution, implementation & reporting.
• Manage scores & reviews and initiate control over missed deadlines.
• Motivate & lead the team.
• Review work, reports, and tasks for accuracy, completeness & effectiveness.
• Manage team meetings.

Commitment to taking a lead role to ensure world-class progression.
Any other duties or ad hoc tasks as requested by Supervisor/Team Leader/Management/Executive. Continuous improvement of skills, knowledge & service delivery. Fulfill any tasks requested by Bakers Task Team / Strategy Consultants.

• Grade 12.
• Relevant tertiary qualification – degree/diploma.

• Grade 12.
• Relevant tertiary qualification – degree/diploma.

• Valid passport.
• Vehicle driver’s license.

• 3 - 4 years’ experience.
• At least 1 – 2 years’ experience at supervisor/team leader level.
• Proven track record of experience in SHEQ environment.

• Safety, health, environmental & quality knowledge.
• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of risk management in the transport industry.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
• Knowledge of the operating and legislation requirements of a transport and logistics industry.

• Focus on analyzing and solving problems.
• Commitment to behaving correctly and ethically.
• Focus on initiating action.
• Perseverance.
• Verbal reasoning.
• Documenting facts.
• Conceptual reasoning.
• Interpreting data.
• Aptitude to learn.
• Developing expertise.
• Adopting practical approaches.
• Inviting feedback.
• Interacting with people.
• Articulating information.
• Assertiveness.
• Resolving conflict.
• Positive attitude.
• Embracing change.

Are you a seasoned legal professional with a deep understanding of medical malpractice and road accident fund (RAF) claims? If you're a leader who can navigate complex legal landscapes and ensure organizational compliance, then we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of Legal, Compliance & Risk. In this critical role, you will lead our legal department, overseeing all legal and operational matters related to medical malpractice and RAF claims, while also establishing and maintaining a robust compliance and risk management framework for the organization.

Your Responsibilities:

Legal Expertise:

1. Provide strategic legal counsel and guidance on medical malpractice and RAF claims.
2. Manage and lead a team of lawyers, paralegals, and legal support staff.
3. Represent the company in negotiations, mediations, and litigation proceedings.
4. Stay abreast of legal developments and emerging trends in medical malpractice and RAF law.
5. Develop and implement effective legal strategies to mitigate risk and protect the company's interests.

Compliance and Risk Management:

1. Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive compliance and risk management program.
2. Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, operational, and financial risks across the organization.
3. Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
4. Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments.
5. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across departments.

Your Qualifications:

Legal Expertise:

1. Admitted attorney with a minimum of 10 years of experience specializing in medical malpractice and/or RAF claims.
2. Experience working for a multinational organization, in country division head.
3. Proven track record of success in managing complex legal cases and achieving favorable outcomes.
4. In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents.
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Leadership and Management:

1. Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
2. Experience in managing and mentoring legal professionals.
3. Excellent delegation and time management skills.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Compliance and Risk Management:

1. Understanding of best practices in compliance and risk management.
2. Experience in developing and implementing compliance programs.
3. Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.

1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. Opportunity to lead a dynamic and dedicated team.
3. Work in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
4. Make a significant impact on the success of our company.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team in Kempton Park .

Report to:

Areas of Responsibility:

• Support of DSV entities in South Africa and Sub-Sahara Africa in all legal matters.
• Contract support.
• Corporate compliance.
• Participation and support of review processes of contracts in case of M&A transactions.

Success Criteria/KPIs:

• Timely and comprehensive response to assigned tasks.
• Execution of projects and day-to-day tasks.
• Focus on performance and deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

Tasks:

• The Senior Legal Counsel shall be the first local point of contact for queries inside and outside of the DSV organization regarding all legal matters concerning DSV entities in South Africa and Sub-Sahara Africa.
• Supporting local management on a daily basis.
• General corporate housekeeping, including ad hoc preparation training sessions for key stakeholders within the business.
• Monitoring changes in local legislation.
• Dealings with local authorities, if required.
• Assisting Group Credit and local credit departments with managing the process of recovery of bad debt in collaboration with External Legal Counsel.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts in accordance with DSV's Contractual Compliance Manual.
• Supporting and managing litigation (pre-litigation, trial, and/or transactions) in collaboration with Group Legal and External Legal Counsel.
• Supporting the Group Customs department as well as local customs team on customs-related matters, if required.
• Supporting local teams of international freight forwarders in accordance with DSV's Export Controls Policy, if required.
• Responsible for reporting claims timely to various centralized Group HQ Departments (Group Finance, Group Insurance, and Group Legal).
• Facilitating communication with External Legal Counsel.
• Ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
• Providing reporting of contract-related information in Weekly Reports as well as Significant Issues Report.

Key Stakeholders:

• Local Management Team including MDs for each business unit and the CFO.
• Sales and Operational Teams of each business unit.

• LLB Degree.
• At least 5 years of experience as in-house counsel or as a lawyer.
• Experience in transport and logistics.
• Experience in international negotiation of commercial contracts.
• Knowledge and experience of Privacy Laws and Regulations with the ability to provide training to key stakeholders.
• Fluent in English – oral and written.
• Experience in the use of MS Office – particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to balance quality and deadlines (Critical job factor).
• Structured approach to work (Critical job factor).
• Strong personality with the ability to communicate effectively (Critical job factor).
• Able to plan a project and drive execution.
• Calm under pressure.
• Communicative and outward.
• Able to cooperate with colleagues across geography, functions, and culture.

Market Related

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures to redress disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.