• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Counsel, Contracts & Documentation (Transactions)



• Job Type Full Time , Remote



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 - 7 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

About The Role

• We are looking for a Legal Counsel who will support Moniepoint on legal matters and propose commercially savvy legal solutions towards the attainment of its strategic objectives. As a member of the Legal team in the Contracts and Documentation unit, you will be responsible for ensuring that Moniepoint’s contracts, loan and security documentation, products/services, and business operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices from a legal standpoint. You will also be required to support Moniepoint in litigation management, data privacy, and intellectual property protection.

As a Legal Counsel, You Would

• 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.

To succeed in this role, we think you should have:

• 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.