Legal Officer at Moneyfield Microfinance Bank Limited

Moneyfield Microfinance Bank Limited, one of the leading MFBs licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, began business operations in February 2011 to offer risk asset, financial advisory, and investment management services. A subsidiary of Capitalfield Investment Group Limited (CIGL), Moneyfield MFBserves over 45,000 customers and strives to maintain outstanding relationships while offering value-adding financial products targeted at developing micro-enterprise policies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Onikan, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The job holder is responsible for the provision of legal advisory services and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Taking minutes of meetings.
• Drafting of legal letters, memos and corporate correspondence for the department and company
• Follow up on company’s court cases/ Facilitating Perfection of title on company’s properties
• Preparation of legal documents such as; deeds, review of contracts, Insurance claim, general agreements and MOU
• Representation of the company at CAC, NIMASA, NPA, SFU and all other designated places.
• Conduct research of all laws affecting the Bank and ensure strict compliance
• Provide timely and accurate legal advice, representation and referral to the Bank.
• Ensure effective communication links between the Legal Unit and other business units of the Bank

Qualification, Experience, Skills & Competencies

• LLB, BL Degree.
• At least 5 years legal experience ideally in a leading organization, with a proven track record in contract negotiation and drafting.
• Proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsel.
• Proven track record of adding value to an organization through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills.
• Good planning and organization skills
• Proven ability to delicately solve sensitive matters.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory law.
• Makes effective decisions even under difficult circumstances.
• Takes responsibility and shows initiative.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2025.