Flutterwave was founded on the principle that every African must be able to participate and thrive in the global economy. To achieve this objective, we have built a trusted payment infrastructure that allows consumers and businesses (African and International) make and receive payments in a convenient border-less manner.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Legal Officer
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Legal
About the Role
- This role oversees and supports the company with legal matters and propose appropriate and tailored legal solutions / advice for the benefit of the company.
- This role can support the company in the fraud and litigation management, data privacy and intellectual property protection as well as regional services.
Responsibilities
As the (Senior) Legal Officer:
- Initiate and pursue legal proceedings on behalf of the Company with the assistance of external counsel
- Draft and / or review legal letters, contracts and agreements and monitor legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance, on and as when requested
- Advise on potential litigation matters (civil & criminal) that should be directed to external counsel
- Liaise with and assist external counsel with regards to their obligations to the company and maintaining an updated litigation schedule of the Company
- Advise on statutory compliances
- 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 the company
- Assist in the formulation, implementation and / or amendment of company policies
- Provide sound and timely legal advice & opinions to the company and make recommendations to Management as necessary
- Attend client and committee meetings and offer advice as required while taking notes
- Preparing minutes of Meetings attended
- Liaise and maintain correspondence with the Company Secretary in ensuring timely statutory filings
- Ensuring the safety of the Company’s legal documents and the maintenance of the Company’s vault.
Requirements
You're a great match for this role if you have:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience post call to bar
- In-depth knowledge and technical understanding of the organization’s strategy & business, product and service offerings
- Excellent interpersonal communication at all levels (verbal and written)
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills
- Ability to cope with high levels of responsibility and with confidential matters
- Excellent knowledge of industry, country laws and regulations covered by the company’s operations
- Must Possess integrity and professional ethics
- Must be well knowledgeable with legal requirements and control
- Familiar with industry practices and professional standards
- Must be proactive
- Key attention to details
- Team spirit.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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