or apply directly on Wave's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Wave's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 3% of Wave's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Wave
- high 41 stale, 1 reposted of 68 open
- Hiring momentum
- 98 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Wave's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Wave.
About this role
As a Senior Legal Counsel at Wave, you will support the Legal Team in Mali by providing legal advice, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Your responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating contracts, overseeing legal operations, managing litigation, and collaborating on regulatory matters. You will work closely with various teams to align legal strategies with business objectives and report directly to the Head of Legal.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Wave as an employer.
What you need
- Master’s degree in Law or equivalent
- 5–7 years of professional legal experience in a corporate or regulatory environment
- Fluency in both written and spoken French and English
- Proven experience in corporate governance
- Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements for corporate activities
Nice to have
- Proficiency in drafting and reviewing contracts in both English and French
- Ability to efficiently apply instructions and proactively identify problems
- Strong analytical approach to problem-solving
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent writing, listening, and communication skills
What you get
- Competitive salary calculated using a transparent formula
- Generous health insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous parental leave policies (26 weeks for mothers, 4 weeks for fathers)
- Subsidized child care
- Subsidized gym memberships and fitness classes
- Airtime reimbursement
Worth weighing
- Work authorization in Mali is required
- Role involves significant contract negotiation and legal risk management
- Fast-paced environment with a focus on compliance and legal strategy
- No specific mention of remote work options
Summarised from Wave's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Wave on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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