Moniepoint Incorporated is a global business payments and banking platform and recently became QED Investors’ first investment in Africa. We are the partner of choice for over 600,000 businesses of all sizes, powering the dreams of SMBs and providing them with equal access to the tools they need to grow and scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Location: Lagos
Job Type Full-Time

About the Role

• We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel that will support Moniepoint 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 Moniepoint’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 Moniepoint in litigation management, data privacy, intellectual property protection as well as company secretarial services.

Responsibilities
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

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.