Legal Operations Associate (Law Enforcement Liaison, Disputes and Litigation) at Nomba (Formerly Kudi)

We are seeking a passionate and agile individual to join our team as a Legal Operations Associate (Law Enforcement Liaison, Disputes and Litigation). As a business, minimizing losses that may arise from litigation is important to us which is why we need you. You will be responsible for delivering a high level of litigation and advisory support to contribute to the work of the litigation team to ensure losses arising from litigation are minimized and legal issues carrying negative reputational consequences are avoided.

About the role:

• Liaison with external Solicitors and monitoring their handling of litigation involving the company.

• Review and vetting of court processes and pleadings served on the company and those to be filed on behalf of the company.

• Preparing letters of instruction to external Solicitors.

• Conduct and oversee often complex and high profile civil/regulatory litigation and criminal prosecutions for the Company.

• Appearing in Court as required and instructing counsel who are briefed to advise and appear.

• Procuring relevant documentation and information required to support the company’s processes in litigation.

• Preparing the company’s witnesses for court sessions and pre-trial conferences

• Functioning as the company’s witness in relevant litigation cases and/or representing the company at mediation/dispute resolution sessions.

• Attendance at court sessions with the company’s witnesses and to keep a watching brief.

• Attendance at meetings with Clients and their Solicitors aimed at achieving amicable resolution of issues in dispute between the company and the Clients notwithstanding pending litigation.

• Managing the company’s compliance with court orders including Garnishee Proceedings.

• Processing payment of fees and reimbursements to Solicitors handling litigation matters on behalf of the company.

• Providing legal opinion on sundry issues.

• Managing Clients complaints referred to the Legal Department on matters which could lead to potential litigation.

• Attendance at law enforcement agencies or regulatory agencies including the Nigerian Police Force, EFCC and providing responses to correspondences and other enquiries from these agencies, etc.

• Preparing reports regarding the status of cases and activities by using case management software or other computer applications

• Monitoring the status of investigations to ensure that they are completed in a timely manner

• Coordinating with other agencies, including law enforcement agencies, to address problems that arise during investigations

• Conducting interviews and investigations to gather information about alleged cases

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in law.

• 4 – 8 years proven experience in a law firm and dispute resolution units within the financial industry, preferably Fintech.

• Good knowledge of legal requirements and procedures.

• Brilliant oral and written communication skills.

• Highly-analytical with strong attention to detail.

• High degree of professional ethics and integrity. 

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Law Enforcement agencies.

• Ability to strategize and create ideas that can solve complex problems.