Legal Officer - NYSC at PalmPay Limited

Palmpay is a Pan-African fintech company currently operating in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya and expanding to other markets in 2022. We’re reinventing the payments experience by making it easy and reliable for everyone to transfer money, pay bills and shop online.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer - NYSC

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: NYSC

About the Role

• We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented young Lawyer undergoing the compulsory National Youth Service Corps to join our growing legal team. 
• This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent law graduate to gain practical experience in a fast-paced Fin-Tech environment.
• The Lawyer will provide support to the legal team in various aspects of legal operations, research, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices, particularly within the fintech space (e.g., dispute resolution and litigation).
• Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents, including affidavit to show cause in response to garnishee proceedings.
• Support the development and implementation of legal training programs to ensure general, company-wide adherence to relevant laws and regulations guiding fintechs in Nigeria.
• Maintain and organize legal records and documentation, both physical and electronic.
• Collaborate with other departments within the company to provide legal support and guidance.
• Prepare and compile minutes of meeting on legal or company matters as may be required from time to time.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Dispute Resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and BL
• Currently serving in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated interest in the Financial Technology space and the FinTech industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits of the Internship

• Hands-on experience in dispute resolution, commercial contract, litigation and exposure to challenges.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team in the fintech industry.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• A potential pathway to full-time employment based on performance.
• Monthly stipend of N70,000.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.