Legal Officer

3 days ago


Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Ayara Ibile Limited Full time

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

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