Legal Counsel at Opay

OPay is a mobile money platform operated by OPay Digital Services Limited and licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Launched in June 2018, the company has spread its services across all 36 states in Nigeria with over 500,000 mobile money merchants. We are more than a payment company. We believe everyone should be able to enjoy financial and social inclusion, without regard for physical borders, boundaries, or even social status.

OPay is a one-stop mobile-based platform for payment and other important services in your everyday life. Millions of users rely on OPay every day to send and receive money, and pay bills.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Onsite)

Job Summary

• Legal Support and general legal guidance concerning OPay’s products, services, and offerings across its diverse markets and verticals.
• Provision of legal support for contracts – drafting, review, periodic litigation portfolio management.
• Analyze, report & manage legal risks for business lines, including (but not limited to) core-tech and Fintech-related agreements.
• Responsible for drafting, reviewing contracts, and related documents for new & ongoing business transactions.
• Cross-collaboration with other departments
• Provide legal support for e-commerce and digital marketing initiatives
• Ensure onboarding and training of new business partners, and reinforce with existing business partners, to help drive value, discipline, and assist business partners' understanding of risk management and mitigation involved inthe contract negotiation process.
• Develop expertise in relevant legal regimes, including data privacy laws, industry standards, and intellectual property, to facilitate regulatory and internal compliance.
• Provide general legal advice in company legal affairs and disputes.
• Manage external law firms and legal consulting.

Core Requirements

• Minimum of LLB & LICENSE Certificate of Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL)
• 4 - 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Multinational/law firm experience is desirable, though not mandatory.

Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian laws, regulations, and policies.
• Depth and familiarity with the financial services industry, fintech regulations, and policies.
• Excellent grasp of legal research, advisory, and analysis.
• In-depth communication skills – drafting, review, negotiation.

Capability:

• Excellent logic and comprehension, excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Great command of English (written, spoken).

Miscellanous:

• Excellent team leader.
• Highly motivated.
• Genuine interest in digital platforms, financial technology services, and innovation.

Application Closing Date
10th June, 2025.

Method of Application
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