Requirements
To succeed in this role, we think you should have:
- Bachelor of Laws from an accredited institution
- Qualifying Certificate from the Nigerian Law School
- Two (2) to four (4) years proven experience as a legal counsel, with at least two (2) years in the Fintech or Financial Services Sector
- Experience in drafting/negotiating 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.
As a Legal Counsel, you would:
- Initiate and pursue legal proceedings on behalf of Moniepoint with the assistance of external counsel
- Oversee the defense of legal proceedings on behalf of Moniepoint 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 with regard to 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 & opinions to the company and make recommendations to the Management of TeamApt 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 in ensuring timely statutory filings
- Support the Head of Legal with any other duties as assigned
