# Tlotlo Khomo

Tlotlo Khomo is a remote worker on Himalayas, Chief Legal Counsel at Paysecure Technology Limited, based in South Africa.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@tlotlokhomo1

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Strategic legal counsel with 12+ years in fintech and compliance.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Availability | Open to opportunities |
| Location | South Africa |
| Authorized to work in | South Africa |
| Job categories | General Counsel, General Counsel |
| Skills | Cross Border Commercial Contracting, GDPR, Data Privacy, Legal Management, Legal Operations Management, Licensing |

## What I'm looking for

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I seek a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, enabling impactful legal strategies in a dynamic environment.
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## About

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I am a strategic and execution-driven legal counsel with over 12 years of experience in advising fintech, payments, and digital platforms across both emerging and developed markets. My expertise lies in leading multi-jurisdictional contract negotiations and building scalable legal operations while navigating complex regulatory landscapes, including GDPR, AML/KYC, and CFT. I have a proven track record of being a trusted legal partner to executive, product, and engineering teams, adept at structuring commercial agreements and managing compliance risks to enable market entry at scale.

Currently, I serve as the Chief Legal Counsel at Paysecure Technology Limited, where I lead the end-to-end legal function for a payment orchestration platform. My role involves drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, delivering regulatory advice, and conducting legal risk analysis for expansion initiatives. Previously, I held the position of Head of Legal at Onafriq Group, where I owned and scaled legal frameworks for cross-border digital payments, successfully closing over 500 contracts and increasing onboarding efficiency by 50% through the development of a new BAU contracting suite.
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## Experience

### Chief Legal Counsel (current)

Paysecure Technology Limited. Jul 2024 - Present

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Led the end-to-end legal function for a payment orchestration platform, serving complex, high-risk verticals including EU regulated iGaming and fintechs. Drafted, negotiated, and closed complex commercial agreements with PSPs, acquiring banks, fintech partners, and B2B clients.
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Skills: Legal-Strategy, Contract-Negotiation, Regulatory-Compliance, Data-Privacy, Due-Diligence, Dispute-Resolution

### Head of Legal: Commercial Affairs

Onafriq Group. Oct 2021 - Jul 2024

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Owned and scaled legal frameworks for cross-border digital payments across 14+ jurisdictions in Africa, the UK, and the US. Closed over 500 contracts, including payment collection, MTO, card processing, and API integrations.
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Skills: Legal-Framework, Cross-Border-Payments, Contract-Management

### Legal Manager

Onafriq Group. Mar 2020 - Sep 2021

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Negotiated contracts between Mobile Network Operators, Money Transfer Organizations, Aggregators, Banks, and the Onafriq Group. Managed the contract life-cycle and post-completion performance management.
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Skills: Contract-Negotiation, Intellectual-Property, Legal-Support

### Legal Advisor

Onafriq Group. Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

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Negotiated contracts between Mobile Network Operators, Money Transfer Organizations, Aggregators, Banks, and the Onafriq Group. Led regulatory engagements to obtain approval for mobile payment activities in various jurisdictions.
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Skills: Contract-Negotiation, Contract-Lifecycle-Management, Regulatory, Intellectual-Property, Legal-Support

### Associate Attorney

Victor Nkhwashu Attorneys Inc.. Jan 2018 - Sep 2018

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Advised state-owned entities and private clients on employment law, fiduciary breaches, and commercial disputes. Drafted and reviewed contracts and litigation documents for third-party and commercial claims.
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Skills: Employment-Law, Commercial-Litigation, Contract-Drafting

### Associate Attorney

Twala Attorneys Inc.. Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

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Drafted share purchase and surety agreements, and negotiated construction project financing via private equity. Conducted legal research and applied legislation including the Companies Act, CPA, NCA, and PIE Act.
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Skills: Project-Finance, Legal-Research, Commercial-Litigation, Legislative-Application

### Candidate Attorney and Professional Assistant

Gerhard Botha Attorneys. Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

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Drafted and negotiated corporate agreements including share purchase, loan, NDA, and joint venture contracts. Conducted legal due diligence for business acquisitions and advised on regulatory implications.
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Skills: Agreements, Contract-Negotiation, Due-Diligence, Regulatory-Compliance

## Education

### Fletcher School at TUFTS University

Certificate, Digital Money

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Completed a course on the evolving landscape of digital currencies, exploring their technological underpinnings, economic implications, and regulatory challenges.
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### New York Institute of Finance

Certificate, Risk Management

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Completed a course focused on the foundational principles and practices of risk management, equipping me with essential skills for identifying, assessing, and mitigating various types of risks in a business context.
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### University of California, Irvine

Certificate, Project Management

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Undertook a program designed to develop expertise in the initial phases of project management, including defining project scope, setting objectives, and creating comprehensive project plans.
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### LEAD School for Legal Practice

Practical Legal Training, Legal Practice

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Completed practical legal training to gain hands-on experience in various legal disciplines, preparing for admission as a legal practitioner. Developed practical skills in legal research, drafting, and client management.
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### University of Johannesburg

Baccalaureus Legum (LLB degree), Law

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Obtained a comprehensive legal education, covering various aspects of South African law, including constitutional law, contract law, and criminal law. Developed strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills essential for legal practice.
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### Milner High School

Matric Senior Certificate, General Studies

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Completed secondary education, achieving a Matric Senior Certificate. This foundational education provided a broad academic background across various subjects.
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## Tech stack

- Gmail

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