Legal Manager

3 days ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Duplo Full time

Duplo is a Lagos-based fintech startup that enables businesses in Africa to automate their spend management, simplify cross-border payments, and control business finances all on one platform.

We want to make B2B payments as simple as P2P payment apps. Most business payments in Africa are made offline….yikes. We are on a mission to transform this. We are backed by top investors including Tribe Capital, Commerce Ventures, Liquid2 Ventures, My Asia VC, Soma Capital, YCombinator, Oui Capital, and others.

This is a unique opportunity. You'll have the responsibility and resources to take a significant part in the creation of a paradigm-changing product that will impact millions.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure Duplo complies with all applicable laws, financial regulations, and licensing requirements in Nigeria and other target markets.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents, including customer agreements, partnership contracts, vendor agreements, and NDAs.
  • Maintain corporate records, oversee company secretarial duties, and ensure compliance with corporate governance best practices.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks related to business operations, commercial transactions, and regulatory developments.
  • Manage any potential legal disputes, liaise with external counsel, and represent Duplo in legal proceedings when necessary.
  • Build and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and legal authorities to ensure smooth business operations and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure the company's IP assets are protected, oversee data privacy policies, and ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations.
  • Provide legal insights and support on Duplo's expansion into new markets, including entity formation, licensing, and compliance frameworks.

Technical Requirements/Qualifications

  • Excellent knowledge of the relevant laws and regulations in the local and global payments space 
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the Fintech industry
  • A bachelor's degree in law (LLB, BL) from a recognized institution and a valid license to practice law in Nigeria.
  • High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
  • Excellent grasp of legal research, advisory and analysis.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills

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