Senior Legal Director

6 days ago


Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Black Pen Recruitment Full time
About the Job

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Legal Director to oversee our legal and regulatory affairs function in Nigeria.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned lawyer to take on a leadership role and contribute to the growth of our business in the region.

The successful candidate will have a law degree from a top-tier university in Nigeria, be admitted to practice law in Nigeria, and have at least 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.

They will have excellent understanding of payments, remittance, and FX regulation and related commercial transactions, as well as strong understanding of compliance-related laws and regulations applicable to financial institutions.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee the companys legal and regulatory affairs function in Nigeria
  • Craft and implement strategies regarding regulation and licensing matters, including acquiring relevant financial services licenses
  • Manage relationships with regulatory authorities
  • Advise various functions on all legal aspects of the companys business in Nigeria
  • Oversee litigation and dispute matters in Nigeria
  • Build and manage relationships with external counsel
Requirements
  • Law degree from top-tier university in Nigeria
  • Admitted to practice law in Nigeria
  • 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
  • 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
What We Offer

Negotiable salary based on experience, but expected to be in the range of $120,000 - $180,000 per annum.


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