• Application Deadline: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Legal Counsel



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 4 - 6 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

Job Summary

• To ensure that the Company’s interests are protected in all legal issues.


• To prepare/review all legal documents between the Company and clients, customers, vendors, partners, etc.


• To work with external solicitors to ensure promt and satisfactory delivery on matters outsourced to extenal solicitors.

Duities and Responsibilities

• Draft and/or review all contracts involving the Company to ensure that the terms are acceptable and favourable to the Company.


• Ensure that proper custody is kept of all business instruments and executed contracts involving the Company.


• Relating with and assisting external solicitors in handling matters for the company.


• Relating with the regulatory authorities and filing returns where necessary.


• Ensuring legal and other regulatory compliance.


• Legal advisory services

Requirements

Education:

• University Degree(s) in Law.


• Completion of professional training by the Nigerian Law School and call to Bar.

Experience:

• 4 to 6 years post call experience and at least 3 years in financial service or fintech industry or a reputable commercial law firm.


• Thorough understanding of basic legal principles; good knowledge of Law of Contract, Company Law Practice; Legal Drafting etc.