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

Nomba - Launched in 2017 as "Kudi.ai", a chatbot that responds to financial requests on social apps, nomba has since evolved to empower independent businesses to act as neighborhood banks offering basic financial services such as cash withdrawal, transfer and bill payments to all Nigerians, especially those in underserved communities. Today we process more than $500m in payments monthly.

With a vision to enable economic prosperity by supercharging businesses to run efficiently and meet their goals, nomba is making it easier for businesses to accept payments, make payments and manage their operations. With over 250 employees and more than 150,000 businesses on our platform across the country, we are creating a distinct gateway into the digital economy by providing businesses with access to everyday tools that simplify payments and drive their growth. With these easy-to-use tools, businesses of all sizes can now accept, process and manage payments online and offline while optimizing their operations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Operations Associate (Law Enforcement Liaison, Disputes and Litigation)

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Job Description

• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.