Legal Officer at Microcred Group

Supervisor: Reporting to the Legal adviser/CEO

Main Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory services
• Reviews banking documents for the purpose of checking its legality and agreement with local/international laws
• Ensures that all banking operations and transactions are in accordance with general rules and company policies in order to protect bak’s property and reputation.
• Review 3rd party contracts
• Provide support in compliance related matters and risk management
• Give advice on a broad range of legal and regulatory issues
• Liaise with external counsel where necessary
• Drafting and reviewing of commercial and financial agreements.
• Supporting managers in structuring, negotiating and executing transactions with 3rd parties.
• Addressing on-going legal obligations including compliance with CBN and anti-money laundering issues.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft office
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Attention to details and discretion with confidential information
• Very good, clear and concise writing skills
• Highly structured and creative
• Self- motivated, results oriented and problem solver.

Educational/Experience

• At least one year experience in similar position
• LLB in Law and BL with common law background
• Preferably Female.