Legal Counsel, Contracts & Documentation (Transactions) at Moniepoint Inc.

About the role

We are looking for a Legal Counsel who will support Moniepoint on legal matters and propose commercially savvy legal solutions towards the attainment of its strategic objectives. As a member of the Legal team in the Contracts and Documentation unit, you will be responsible for ensuring that Moniepoint’s contracts, loan and security documentation, products/services, and business operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices from a legal standpoint. You will also be required to support Moniepoint in litigation management, data privacy, and intellectual property protection.

Location: Remote

As a Legal Counsel, you would:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including commercial agreements, loan and security documentation, and technology agreements.
• Ensure proper documentation and execution of contracts and agreements to protect Moniepoint’s interests.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities.
• Advice on statutory compliances.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with legal obligations under agreements.
• Research and prepare legal opinions on various civil matters, including claims for compensation against the company.
• Draft, amend, review, and/or recommend modifications of related laws and regulations governing Moniepoint.
• Assist in the formulation, implementation, and/or amendment of internal policies.
• Provide sound and timely legal advice & opinions to the company and make recommendations to the Management of Moniepoint as necessary.
• Attend meetings and offer advice as required while taking notes.
• Support the General Counsel with any other duties as assigned.

To succeed in this role, we think you should have:

• Bachelor of Laws from an accredited institution.
• Qualifying Certificate from the Nigerian Law School.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of proven experience as a legal counsel (with experience in the banking sector).
• Experience in drafting/negotiating contracts, loan and security documentation, and commercial and technology agreements.
• Ability to interpret regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Ability to cope with high levels of responsibility and with confidential matters.
• Good understanding of the Fintech space and applicable laws/regulations.
• Strong research skills.