Legal Counsel, Contracts & Documentation (Transactions) at Moniepoint Incorporated - Remote

Moniepoint Incorporated is a global business payments and banking platform and recently became QED Investors’ first investment in Africa. We are the partner of choice for over 600,000 businesses of all sizes, powering the dreams of SMBs and providing them with equal access to the tools they need to grow and scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Counsel, Contracts & Documentation (Transactions)

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Job type: Full Time

About the Role

• We are looking for a Legal Counsel who will support Moniepoint on legal matters and propose commercially savvy legal solutions towards the attainment of its strategic objectives.
• As a member of the Legal team in the Contracts and Documentation unit, you will be responsible for ensuring that Moniepoint’s contracts, loan and security documentation, products/services, and business operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices from a legal standpoint.
• You will also be required to support Moniepoint in litigation management, data privacy, and intellectual property protection.

Responsibilities
As a Legal Counsel, you would:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including commercial agreements, loan and security documentation, and technology agreements.
• Ensure proper documentation and execution of contracts and agreements to protect Moniepoint’s interests.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities.
• Advice on statutory compliances.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with legal obligations under agreements.
• Research and prepare legal opinions on various civil matters, including claims for compensation against the company.
• Draft, amend, review, and/or recommend modifications of related laws and regulations governing Moniepoint.
• Assist in the formulation, implementation, and/or amendment of internal policies.
• Provide sound and timely legal advice & opinions to the company and make recommendations to the Management of Moniepoint as necessary.
• Attend meetings and offer advice as required while taking notes.
• Support the General Counsel with any other duties as assigned.

Requirements
To succeed in this role, we think you should have:

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Laws from an accredited institution.
• Qualifying Certificate from the Nigerian Law School.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of proven experience as a legal counsel (with experience in the banking sector).
• Experience in drafting/negotiating contracts, loan and security documentation, and commercial and technology agreements.
• Ability to interpret regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Ability to cope with high levels of responsibility and with confidential matters.
• Good understanding of the Fintech space and applicable laws/regulations.
• Strong research skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

What to expect in the hiring process

• A preliminary phone call with the recruiter
• A technical interview with the Hiring Manager
• A Case Study 
• A behavioural and technical interview with a member of the Executive team