Legal Advisor
About this role
Legal Advisor Fintech & Trading Law Specialist
Location: Tanzania (Remote/Flexible)
Engagement Type:
Full-Time $500 USD/month
Part-Time / Retainer $80/hour or $200/project (based on complexity)
Department: Legal, Risk & Regulatory Compliance
Seniority Level: Senior / Legal Counsel
Experience Required: Minimum 4 Years
Education Level: Advanced Degree in Law + Bar Admission
About CK Funded
CK Funded is a next-generation fintech and proprietary trading platform, empowering traders across Africa and the GCC with funded accounts and AI-powered performance tools. As we scale, we are seeking a Tanzania-based Legal Advisor who can confidently guide our legal infrastructure with a solid foundation in corporate, fintech, and platform regulation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a high-caliber legal professional to become part of a fast-growing, digitally-native company shaping the future of trading across emerging markets.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, affiliation agreements, payout terms, and third-party partnerships
Provide strategic counsel on business registration, licensing, and compliance (BRELA, TRA, TIN, TIC)
Ensure compliance with Tanzanian regulations relating to digital platforms, forex, payment systems, and consumer protection
Advise on employment law matters, including drafting local contracts, NDAs, and internship policies
Assist in structuring CK Funded regional operations legally across Africa and the GCC
Represent CK Funded legal interests in potential disputes or escalated contractual issues
Monitor legal risks and deliver preemptive solutions to support the company's growth
Collaborate with external legal consultants, PSPs, and financial regulators where necessary
Provide legal support for fundraising, IP protection, and terms of service/policy drafting
Qualifications
LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) from a Toprecognized Tanzanian university
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law School of Tanzania
Admitted Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and Subordinate Courts
Fluent in English and Kiswahili (spoken and written legal communication)
Must possess up-to-date practicing license in good standing
Strong knowledge of Tanzanian corporate, employment, and contract law
Understanding of Tanzanias tech and consumer protection laws, including Electronic Transactions Act, Cybercrime Act, and Banking and Financial Institutions Act
Knowledge of Bank of Tanzanias fintech & forex regulations, and a bank certificate is a must
Experience
4+ years of professional experience in corporate, commercial, or financial law
Proven track record working with or advising tech startups, fintechs, forex/prop firms, or payment processors
Experience supporting cross-border digital platforms or financial services companies
Background in contract drafting, dispute resolution, and regulatory submissions
Experience negotiating with banks, PSPs, legal authorities, or business partners in East Africa
Demonstrated ability to provide clear, concise legal advice to founders and C-level executives
Bonus Skills
Experience advising fintech or forex platforms
Familiarity with AML/CFT compliance, data privacy laws, and international trade law
Legal support in fundraising, shareholding agreements, or IP matters
Multinational exposure or experience in GCC regulatory frameworks
What We Offer
Flexible working hours and remote-friendly structure
Option to work full-time or on a part-time/retainer basis
Access to high-level fintech operations and international scaling strategy
Opportunity to shape the legal foundation of one of East Africas fastest-growing fintech startups
A respected position in a performance-driven, innovation-focused team
Long-term growth and advisory opportunities as CK Funded expands into new regions
If you are a qualified legal expert who understands the intricacies of Tanzanian law, fintech, and trading platforms we want to work with you.
Apply with your CV, credentials, practicing license, and references of past corporate clients.
Only serious applicants with verified qualifications will be shortlisted.
Originally posted on Himalayas