• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Associate


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

What you’ll do

• Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies, and ensure that they are in compliance with all applicable statutory or regulatory requirements


• Assist with the development, revision, and/or implementation of a contract management system, compliance policies, and best practice procedures


• Drive awareness with regulatory and statutory directives and requirements


• Support in liaising and engaging with regulatory bodies/authorities 


• Keep abreast of, monitor and analyse regulatory trends and changes in regulatory directives, rules and regulations


• Prepare and assist with legal and corporate filings and reports


• Work on business registration and incorporation

What you’ll need

• Bachelor's Degree / Bachelor of Laws from a reputable university & member of the Nigeria Bar Association with preferred or equivalent practical experience


• Previous tech industry or handling assignments or projects within Fintech is a huge plus


• Experience working as a legal associate or legal assistant in a corporate establishment or in a law firm 


• Experience working with agreements, including drafting and preparing simple amendments to standard templates 


• Ability to work with a wide range of contract types including service agreements, amendments, addendums, schedules and statements of work


• Experience supporting a legal team in a fast-paced and high volume environment 


• Ability to understand & implement various CBN reporting requirements (CBN-CRMS), and closely work with Finance and engineering to manage reporting and compliance obligations.


• Experience with legal software solutions (e.g., contract lifecycle management, workflow automation, etc.).

Who we’re looking for:

• Advanced legal reasoning skills


• Problem-solving


• Organisational and collaborative skills


• Attention to detail


• Confidentiality


• Excellent communication skills


• Excellent drafting skills


• Excellent negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Medical Cover


• Pension


• Paid time off (leave days)


• Career development opportunities