Nigerian Legal Expert

2 weeks ago


Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Black Pen Recruitment Full time

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Legal Counsel to manage our legal and regulatory affairs function in Nigeria. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payments, remittance, and FX regulation, as well as commercial transactions in the Fintech space.

About the Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for crafting and implementing strategies regarding regulation and licensing matters, managing relationships with regulatory authorities, and advising various functions on legal aspects of our business in Nigeria.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the company's legal and regulatory affairs function in Nigeria
  • Actively craft and implement strategies regarding regulation and licensing matters, including acquiring relevant financial services licenses
  • Actively manage and build relationships with relevant regulatory authorities
  • Advise the Compliance, Commercial/Sales, Marketing, Operations, HR, and Finance functions on all legal aspects of the company's business in Nigeria
  • Oversee all litigation and dispute matters in Nigeria
  • Actively build relationships with and manage external counsel

Requirements:

  • Law degree from accredited, top-tier University in Nigeria
  • Admitted to practice law in Nigeria (UK qualification a plus)
  • 5+ years of legal experience as an associate with a leading Nigerian law firm and/or as an in-house attorney with a major Nigerian Fintech
  • Excellent understanding of payments, remittance, and FX regulation and related commercial transactions (exposure to cryptocurrency a major plus)
  • Strong understanding of compliance-related laws and regulations (e.g. AML/CFT) applicable to financial institutions
  • Familiarity with Nigerian regulatory authorities (e.g. CBN, SEC, FIU, EFCC, FIRS, etc.)
  • Experience managing corporate governance matters and company secretary duties
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Practical and commercial approach, with an entrepreneurial mindset

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