Head, Legal at a Finance Institution - Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant - Our client, a licensed technology-driven Finance Institution, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Legal

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Industry: Financial Services

Role Summary

• The Head, Legal is responsible for overseeing all legal related areas of the operations of the Bank, with a focus on banking and financial regulatory matters, legal, development of policies, employment and labour, litigation and contracts.
• The Head, Legal is responsible for identifying legal risks associated with the operations of FINTECH Bank and proposing mechanisms for mitigating such risks. The Head, Legal must ensure that a culture of integrity and transparency is developed and maintained in the organization, overseeing the implementation of and compliance with policies and laws, including the Bank’s Code of Conduct.
• Monitoring and/or advising on all legal matters, commercial contracts, recovery and agreements.

Key Responsibilites

• As a member of the Management of the Bank, offers guidance to the various departments and divisions of the Bank and making decisions with the Management to manage the Bank’s day-to-day legal operations.
• Implements the instructions of the Board of Directors of the Bank concerning the legal aspects of the operations.
• Provides support, especially to the Human Capital function, to ensure compliance with labour and employment obligations as an employer, including registering with local authorities and entering into employment contracts drafted in accordance with local laws that protect the interests of the Bank.
• Reviews and drafts documentation related to the implementation of potential projects, including agreements and partnerships with third parties.
• Stays abreast of the laws and regulations applicable to the Bank.
• Assists in the process of legalization and authentication of documents prepared or to be used by the Bank.
• Provides training to staff on various areas relevant for the Bank’s operations.
• Reviews and negotiates loan agreements and other arrangements for the financing of the operations of the Bank.
• Provides legal opinions based on local law regarding various aspects of the operations of the Bank.
• Identifies legal risks associated with the operations of the Bank and proposing mechanisms for mitigating them.
• Reviews and drafts documentation and contracts related to the day-to-day activities of the Bank, especially loans to the clients but also including other documents such as leases, sales and services agreements, ensuring that the documentation protects the Bank’s interests and complies with applicable law.
• Develops strategic vision and plan for the legal function, including its staffing so that the function appropriately aligns with, and supports the operations of the Subsidiary.

Representation of the Bank before courts and administrative agencies:

• Coordinates and oversees the representation of the Bank before local authorities and courts, as required.
• Maintains resources and oversees litigation matters and fraud prosecution, in line with the Bank’s practices and policies.
• Coordinates and oversees the pursuit of claims by the Bank as applicable and ensures that the Bank is adequately represented and defended against claims by third parties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law is required. Master's degree (LL.M) is preferable;
• Minimum of 10 years relevant work experience preferably within the FINTECH industry
• Experience in corporate law, litigation, recovery, and labor law matters is essential
• Knowledge of FINTECH industry and related laws
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association is essential
• Membership of ICSAN and other related professional certification.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.