Legal Counsel

Summary

Join Moniepoint, a rapidly growing financial services platform in Africa, as a Legal Counsel. You will provide comprehensive legal support, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Responsibilities include initiating and defending legal proceedings, drafting agreements, advising on litigation, and liaising with external counsel and regulatory bodies. This remote position requires a Bachelor of Laws, Nigerian Law School qualification, and 2-6 years of relevant experience, preferably in banking or fintech. Success in this role demands strong legal skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws from an accredited institution
• Qualifying Certificate from the Nigerian Law School
• Two (2) to six (6) years of proven experience as a legal counsel (with experience in the banking or fintech sector)
• Experience in drafting/negotiating commercial and technology agreements
• Ability to interpret regulations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills
• Ability to cope with high levels of responsibility and with confidential matters
• Good understanding of the Fintech space and applicable laws/regulations
• Strong research skills

Responsibilities

• Initiate and pursue legal proceedings on behalf of Moniepoint with the assistance of external counsel
• Oversee the defense of legal proceedings on behalf of Moniepoint with the assistance of external counsel
• Draft and/or review legal letters, agreements and monitor legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance, on and as when requested
• Advise on potential litigation matters (civil & criminal) that should be directed to external counsel
• Liaise with and assist external counsel with regard to their obligations to the company and maintaining an updated litigation schedule of the Company
• Liaise with law enforcement bodies and/or regulatory authorities
• Advise on statutory compliances
• Research and prepare legal opinions on various civil matters including claims for compensation against the company
• Draft, amend, review and/or recommend modifications of related laws and regulations governing Moniepoint
• Assist in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of internal policies
• Provide sound and timely legal advice and opinions to the company and make recommendations to the Management of TeamApt as necessary
• Attend meetings and offer advice as required while taking notes
• Prepare minutes of meetings attended
• Liaise and maintain correspondence with the Company Secretary in ensuring timely statutory filings
• Support the Head of Legal with any other duties as assigned

Benefits

Remote