Senior Legal Counsel, Fintech

Optasia is a fully enabled B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement and collection. We are committed to enabling financial inclusion for all. We are changing the world our way.

Since company’s inception, over a decade ago, we have grown to become a global leader in the Fintech fields, constantly expanding and adding new solutions, offerings, and untapped monetization opportunities for all our partners and clients.

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Group Legal team. This is a specialist role, reporting to the Group Legal Counsel & Company Secretary, and working alongside the Senior Legal Counsel – Team Lead who oversees the day-to-day operations of the legal team. The successful candidate will serve as the team's subject matter expert in commercial contracts, technology law, and fintech transactions — providing independent, business-oriented legal support across Optasia's commercial, technology, finance, and PeopleOps functions. This role is critical to enabling Optasia's continued growth across existing and new markets.

What you will do

Commercial & Technology Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, with a focus on fintech, SaaS, and technology-related contracts.
• Advise on technology partnerships, API licensing, platform integration agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Support the business in structuring commercially sound agreements that balance legal risk with growth objectives.

Cross-Functional Legal Support

• Act as a trusted legal partner to Optasia's commercial, technology, finance, and PeopleOps teams.
• Provide practical, solutions-focused legal advice that supports business growth while managing risk.
• Manage relationships with external counsel across relevant jurisdictions.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders including senior management, business partners, regulators, and third-party advisors.
• Communicate complex legal issues clearly and concisely to non-legal audiences.

What you will bring

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5–8 years' post-qualification experience, with significant in house experience.
• Strong background in commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation, particularly in fintech, SaaS, and technology-related agreements.
• Prior exposure to emerging markets (Africa, Middle East, or Asia) is highly desirable.
• Experience working within a publicly listed company or regulated financial institution is an advantage.

Your key attributes

• Ability to independently manage diverse legal workstreams across commercial, technology, finance, and PeopleOps functions.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence engaging both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, business-oriented mindset — able to identify pragmatic solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality legal advice under time pressure.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a multicultural, international environment.

Why you should apply

What we offer:
💸 Competitive remuneration package
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart

Optasia’s Perks:
🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground
🎓A solid career path within our working family is ready for you
📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms
🥳 CSR activities and festive events within any possible occasion
🍜 Enjoy comfortable open space restaurant with varied meal options every day
🎾 🧘‍️ Wellbeing activities access such as free on-site yoga classes

Optasia’s Values 🌟

#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.
#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.
#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.
#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.