Legal Counsel – Fintech (Wave Senegal)

Job Overview

Wave Mobile Money is building the future of cashless financial services in Africa, with a mission to make digital payments accessible, affordable, and widely adopted across the continent. Based in Dakar, Senegal, this Legal Counsel role supports the company’s rapid expansion across multiple African markets.

The position focuses on corporate law, fintech regulation, contract negotiation, compliance, risk management, and governance support, especially within marketing, PR, and financial service operations.

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Job Details

• Company: Wave Mobile Money
• Location: Dakar, Senegal
• Job Type: Full Time
• Industry: Fintech / Legal / Financial Services / Corporate Governance
• Reporting To: Head of Legal

Job Description (JD)

The Legal Counsel will support Wave’s Senegal Legal Team by providing strategic legal guidance, contract management, regulatory compliance oversight, and risk mitigation support across business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Contracting & Negotiation

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts for marketing, PR, procurement, and service providers
• Support contracts across core fintech services including agents, payments, and operations
• Lead complex negotiations for high-value agreements
• Improve contract lifecycle systems including e-signatures and documentation processes

Legal Operations & Compliance

• Implement and update internal legal policies based on regulatory changes
• Support data privacy, consumer protection, and fintech compliance frameworks
• Ensure alignment with African financial regulatory requirements

Litigation & Dispute Management

• Manage legal disputes including pre-litigation, mediation, arbitration, and court processes
• Develop structured legal risk handling procedures

Corporate Governance

• Support board and shareholder meeting preparation
• Assist in company secretarial responsibilities
• Ensure proper corporate documentation and governance compliance

Risk & Internal Controls

• Collaborate with risk teams to identify legal and operational risks
• Implement mitigation strategies and compliance controls

Employment & HR Legal Support

• Provide legal guidance on employment contracts, disciplinary actions, and terminations

Education Requirements

• Master’s degree in Law (LLM preferred)
• Strong specialization in corporate, commercial, or financial law

Experience Required

• Minimum 5+ years legal experience
• Experience in mobile money, banking, fintech, or financial services
• Proven exposure to contract negotiation and corporate governance
• Experience in multi-jurisdictional African legal environments is an advantage

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills (English & French)
• Excellent analytical and legal reasoning ability
• Knowledge of financial regulations, data privacy, and consumer protection laws
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and organizational ability
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams

Language Requirements

• Fluent written and spoken English and French

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Salary & Benefits

• Competitive fintech industry salary (based on experience)
• Performance bonuses and incentives
• Health insurance and medical coverage
• Exposure to high-growth African fintech operations
• Career development in international legal and regulatory frameworks

Training & Development

Employees will gain exposure to:

• Fintech regulatory compliance and licensing frameworks
• Contract lifecycle and legal operations systems
• Corporate governance and board-level legal processes
• Data protection and consumer law implementation
• Cross-border African legal systems in financial services

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated CV
• Cover letter highlighting fintech/legal experience
• Relevant professional certifications (if available)

Closing Note

This role is ideal for professionals specializing in fintech law, corporate governance, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, mobile money systems, and financial services legal advisory, contributing to Africa’s shift toward a fully digital and cashless economy.