About Us
Weltrade is an international fintech company operating in the Forex and CFD industry. Founded in 2006, we have nearly 20 years of experience in the online trading market. Today, we are a team of 250+ professionals working across multiple markets.
As we continue to grow, we are focused on expanding our commercial capabilities, developing new revenue opportunities, and strengthening our position in the international trading market.
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Lawyer who will own both the legal function and the compliance programme, from licensing and regulatory relations to contracts and internal governance.
This is a key, high-autonomy role. You will be the company’s principal legal advisor, working directly with senior management and regulators, and making sound, practical decisions in a fast-moving environment.If you are comfortable navigating complex regulatory landscapes independently and acting under pressure, this role is for you.
What you’ll do
— Licensing: obtain and maintain FX/CFD licences and other high-risk regulatory approvals in target jurisdictions (South Africa, Mauritius). — Compliance: build and update AML/KYC/CTF policies, prepare regulatory filings, and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulations. — Regulators & external counsel: act as the main point of contact with regulators; select, brief and manage external law firms. — Contracts: draft, review and negotiate IB, partner, technology and client-facing agreements, including terms of service and client documentation. — Legal advisory: provide opinions and strategic advice on new products, payment solutions, marketing activities and business initiatives. — Corporate: support group structuring, entity management, corporate changes, corporate governance and internal audit. — Policies & risk: develop internal guidelines and procedures, assess legal and operational risks, and design mitigation strategies. — Regulatory monitoring: track legislative developments and industry best practice, and adapt company processes in time.
What you bring
— Law degree from a recognised institution. — 7+ years of legal practice, including at least 3 years in senior roles. — 3+ years in financial services regulation in high-risk sectors: forex (strongly preferred), crypto, payments or iGaming. — Proven track record of obtaining and maintaining high-risk licences end-to-end: leading the process, not just contributing to it. — Hands-on experience with relevant regulators: FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius), DFSA or ADGM (UAE), or offshore regulators. — Solid working knowledge of AML/CTF frameworks (FATF Recommendations, FICA) and KYC/EDD processes. — Experience working at, or advising, large established companies. — Exceptional legal drafting: contracts, policies, terms of service and compliance documentation. — Strong legal research skills on complex and emerging regulatory issues. — Fluent professional English (C1+): confident drafting and communication with regulators, partners and external counsel.
Soft skills
— Independent decision-making: you work autonomously, assess situations quickly and make sound legal judgements without constant guidance. — Business-minded problem-solving: you spot legal issues early and offer creative, practical solutions, not just a list of risks. — Analytical thinking: you break down complex legal and business information and turn it into clear, actionable recommendations. — Clear communication: you explain complex legal matters in plain language to non-lawyers, in writing and verbally. — Prioritisation: you manage multiple matters at once and stay effective when priorities change. — Collaboration: you work well with cross-functional teams in a fully remote setting. — Attention to detail: you are meticulous with documentation and compliance matters. — Composure under pressure: you stay calm and reliable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Cooperation Conditions
— Fully remote coopera
