Safaricom’s M-Pesa Africa continues to expand its influence across the continent, and with that growth comes a need for experienced leadership—especially in the area of legal and regulatory governance. The company is now seeking an Executive Head – Legal and Regulatory Affairs, a high-level role designed for a seasoned legal professional ready to shape policy, guide strategic decisions, and safeguard compliance across multiple African markets.
A Role That Shapes the Future of Mobile Financial Services
This position is not your typical legal job. It sits right at the intersection of financial technology, cross-border regulation, and corporate governance. The Executive Head will act as the central figure in interpreting legal frameworks, guiding regulatory strategy, and ensuring that M-Pesa Africa continues to operate within compliant and secure structures.
From negotiating complex partnership agreements with Vodafone, Vodacom, and other regional markets to managing intellectual property and reviewing high-impact regulatory changes, the individual in this role will play an essential part in sustaining M-Pesa’s innovation and market leadership.
Key Responsibilities You’ll Lead
The role involves comprehensive oversight of legal and regulatory matters, including:
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Drafting and negotiating high-level commercial and partnership agreements
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Managing disputes and litigation arising from M-Pesa Africa’s commercial relationships
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Providing advisory support on legal, compliance, IP, and legislative matters
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Monitoring regulatory trends across African markets and advising on policy changes
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Supporting mobile financial services regulatory and tax initiatives
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Representing M-Pesa Africa at regional and global policy events
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Ensuring compliance audits and regulatory governance across markets
This is a role that not only influences M-Pesa’s internal decision-making but also contributes to broader fintech policy conversations across Africa.
Who Is the Ideal Candidate?
To take on this position, Safaricom is looking for someone with:
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A degree in Law from a reputable commonwealth university
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A Diploma from Kenya School of Law
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At least 10 years’ experience in regulatory affairs within financial services
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Strong experience working across African regulatory environments
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Additional training in areas such as AML, IP, negotiation, arbitration, or legislative drafting
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Proven ability to lead teams and influence high-level policy
The perfect candidate is a strategic thinker with excellent negotiation skills, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to operate confidently across multiple jurisdictions.
How to Apply
If you meet the qualifications and are driven to make an impact in Africa’s digital financial ecosystem, you can submit your application through Safaricom’s recruitment portal.
👉 Apply via Safaricom Kenya: (egjd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com)
