Legal Counsel, Contracts & Documentation

Summary

Join Moniepoint, a rapidly growing financial services platform in Africa, as a Legal Counsel. You will be part of the Contracts and Documentation unit, ensuring legal compliance across all company operations. This remote role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, liaising with regulatory authorities, providing legal advice, and supporting litigation management. You will contribute to internal policy formulation and offer legal opinions on various matters. The ideal candidate possesses significant legal experience, particularly within the banking sector, and demonstrates strong communication and research skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws from an accredited institution
• Qualifying Certificate from the Nigerian Law School
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of proven experience as a legal counsel (with experience in the banking sector)
• Experience in drafting/negotiating contracts, loan and security documentation, and 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

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including commercial agreements, loan and security documentation, and technology agreements
• Ensure proper documentation and execution of contracts and agreements to protect Moniepoint’s interests
• Liaise with regulatory authorities
• Advice on statutory compliances
• Monitor and ensure compliance with legal obligations under agreements
• 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 & opinions to the company and make recommendations to the Management of Moniepoint as necessary
• Attend meetings and offer advice as required while taking notes
• Support the General Counsel with any other duties as assigned

Benefits

Remote