• Application Deadline: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Legal Officer


• Job Type Full Time , Remote


• Qualification Others


• Experience 2 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

About the role

We are looking for a young, mid-level and experienced Legal Counsel who will support Ayara Limited on legal matters and propose commercially savvy legal solutions for the attainment of its strategic objectives.

As a member of the Legal team, you will be responsible for ensuring that Ayara's 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 Ayara in litigation management, data privacy, intellectual property protection as well as company secretarial services.

Location: Onsite and Remote

As our Legal Counsel, you would:

• Initiate and pursue legal proceedings on behalf of Ayara with the assistance of external counsel


• Oversee the defence of legal proceedings on behalf of Ayara with the assistance of external counsel


• Draft and/or review legal letters, agreements and monitor legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance, on and as when requested


• Advise on potential litigation matters (civil & criminal) that should be directed to external counsel


• Liaise with and assist external counsel concerning their obligations to the company and maintaining an updated litigation schedule of the Company


• Liaise with law enforcement bodies and/or regulatory authorities


• Advise on statutory compliances


• 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 as well as opinions to the company and make recommendations to the Management as necessary


• Attend meetings and offer advice as required while taking notes


• Prepare minutes of meetings attended


• Liaise and maintain correspondence with the Company Secretary to ensure timely statutory filings

Overview we look for:

• Bachelor of Laws from an accredited institution


• Qualifying Certificate from the Nigerian Law School


• Two (2) to four (4) years of proven experience as a legal counsel


• Experience in drafting/negotiating business 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 business operations and applicable laws/regulations


• Strong research skills


• HR management, skills and work experience will be an added advantage