Legal and Compliance Officer

Prophius is building the future of finance across Africa by empowering businesses to accept payments in a cheap, safe, reliable, and contactless way. Prophius is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is built on a culture of innovation and a passion to change the future of finance.

At Prophius, we believe in providing talented people with the environment, resources, and support to do the best work of their lives. We want great people to join us, treat them with genuine respect, and give them the means to succeed.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, business-savvy, and detail-oriented Legal and Compliance Officer to join our team. This role requires a professional with strong grounding in commercial law, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and AML/CFT frameworks, preferably within a bank, fintech, or reputable law firm. The ideal candidate must demonstrate sound legal judgment, strong analytical ability, and the confidence to support strategic decision-making across the organization.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, SLAs, vendor agreements, partnership agreements, NDAs, and other legal documents.

• Perform any other legal or compliance-related duties as assigned.