Legal Officer - Litigation Support

Summary

Join FairMoney, a leading mobile banking institution in Nigeria and Africa, and become part of a dynamic legal team supporting one of the fastest-growing digital banks. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your commercial experience and financial services knowledge while providing company secretarial assistance. You will manage court orders, engage with external solicitors, handle customer legal relations, review contracts, and maintain legal records. The position requires at least 3 years of experience in a financial institution and relevant legal experience. FairMoney offers a comprehensive benefits package including private health insurance, a pension plan, paid time off, and work-from-home options.

Requirements

• Candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in a Financial Institution
• 3 years of relevant legal experience
• Knowledge of commercial, corporate, and financial laws
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Advisory skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in MS Office

Responsibilities

• Management of Court Orders, ensure timely verification and processing of court orders (e.g., Garnishee, Mareva, Injunctive Relief)
• Engagement with external solicitors, briefing solicitors, providing documentation, and liaising on litigation strategy
• Response to solicitor/customer complaints, draft and issue responses to legal complaints from solicitors representing customers
• SLA and Contract Review, review SLAs, NDAs, and procurement/service contracts across business units
• Document execution and tracking, coordinate execution of legal documents
• Maintenance of litigation schedule, maintain and update a live litigation tracker, including solicitor names, next hearing dates, and case summary
• Perfection of Securities (support), follow-up on registry filings, and administrative support

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Work From Home
• Training & Development