Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Moniepoint Inc. Formerly TeamApt Inc. Full time

About the role

  • We are searching for an experienced Legal Counsel to provide legal support for Moniepoint and suggest practical legal solutions to help achieve its strategic goals.
  • As a key member of the Legal team, you will ensure that Moniepoint's products/services and business operations align with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Your responsibilities will include handling litigation matters, data privacy, intellectual property protection, and company secretarial services.

As a Legal Counsel, your responsibilities will include:

  • Initiating and handling legal proceedings on behalf of Moniepoint with external support
  • Supervising the defense of legal matters on behalf of Moniepoint with external assistance
  • Drafting and reviewing legal documents, agreements, and monitoring compliance with legal obligations under agreements
  • Providing advice on potential litigation matters to be referred to external counsel
  • Coordinating with external counsel on their responsibilities to the company and maintaining an updated litigation schedule
  • Interacting with law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies
  • Offering advice on statutory compliance issues
  • Conducting research and preparing legal opinions on various civil matters, including claims against the company
  • Drafting, amending, reviewing, and suggesting modifications to laws and regulations relevant to Moniepoint
  • Assisting in the development, implementation, and adjustment of internal policies
  • Providing timely and sound legal advice to the company and recommending actions to the Management of TeamApt when necessary
  • Participating in meetings, providing advice as needed, and documenting meeting minutes
  • Communicating and coordinating with the Company Secretary to ensure timely statutory filings
  • Supporting the Head of Legal with any additional assigned tasks

To excel in this role, we believe you should have:

  • Bachelor of Laws degree from an accredited institution
  • Qualifying Certificate from the Nigerian Law School
  • Two to four years of proven experience as a legal counsel, with at least two years in the Fintech or Financial Services sector
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial and technology agreements
  • Ability to interpret regulations
  • Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Capability to work independently
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent multitasking and time management abilities
  • Capacity to handle significant responsibilities and confidential matters
  • Solid understanding of the Fintech industry and relevant laws and regulations
  • Effective research aptitude

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