• Application Deadline: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Legal and Compliance Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced and proactive Company Lawyer to join our team, specializing in loan and peer-to-peer (P2P) lending regulations.


• This role is crucial in ensuring our operations comply with applicable laws, managing legal risks, and providing strategic legal advice on all lending and financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company’s lending practices comply with federal and local regulations, including loan processing, interest rate caps, and borrower rights.


• Drafting and Reviewing Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, partnership contracts, terms and conditions, and other legal documents related to P2P lending.


• Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks in loan agreements and propose solutions to mitigate them, ensuring the company’s interests are protected in all transactions.


• Advisory Support: Advise management on legal implications of business decisions, including changes in lending regulations, privacy laws, and consumer protection.


• Dispute Resolution: Handle loan-related disputes, coordinate with third-party collection agencies if necessary, and manage any litigation that arises.


• Corporate Governance: Support compliance with corporate governance and assist in preparing documents for board meetings and shareholder communications.


• Policy Development: Assist in developing and updating company policies in line with legal changes in lending, privacy, and data security.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB).


• Licensing: Admission to the Nigeria Bar.


• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal role, ideally with a focus on financial services, lending, or fintech.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of lending regulations, financial laws, and P2P lending compliance.


• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.


• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide actionable advice.


• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.


• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.