Legal and Regulatory Affairs Manager at a Financial Technology Company - Book a Recruiter

Book a Recruiter - Our client, a Financial Technology company in Lagos, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal and Regulatory Affairs Manager

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

What You’ll Do

• Support the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities.
• Understand and advise the business on various laws, regulations, and standards in various jurisdictions of business operation including international obligations.
• Advice and address business/operations queries and any changes resulting in regulatory approvals.
• Maintain proper corporate interactions with the relevant local, state, federal governmental, and international bodies to ensure the business is up to date with the changing regulatory environment.
• Review and provide advice to the business on matters concerning applicable laws, licensing, and contracts required for the operation of the business.
• Work with risk and compliance to review applications for new activities/businesses and ensure the conduct of activities are in line with regulations.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize business contracts including client and vendor contracts across various business needs.
• Prepare and defend the business interests in commercial contracts and in a court of law whenever required.
• Inform and educate employees on matters that are associated with regulations and industry practices through internal policies.
• Help the business understand the risks and opportunities in new and upcoming laws and regulations.

What You’ll Need

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law with a minimum of 8 years experience.
• A strong legal background.
• Experience working in the Fintech industry
• Strong knowledge of applicable MFB regulations and related compliances, strongly desired.
• Experience liaising with external agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Should be able to articulate queries well and provide satisfactory solutions to business while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• A proven record of success at the management level, preferably in the banking and finance industry.
• Experience building and managing teams and structures.
• Multi-tasking, while being able to manage time and priorities.
• Should have strong problem-solving abilities in order to identify issues and remedy them as necessary.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership qualities
• Be highly motivated and results-driven
• Highly organized
• Strong work ethic
• Proactive nature.

Benefits
Here are just some of our perks:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical cover
• Paid time off (leave days)
• We invest in our employees through career development & opportunities.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2022.