Legal Counsel at Recruit with Adenike

Posted on Tue 12th Aug, 2025 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Recruit with Adenike is a recruitment and talent solutions brand committed to connecting high-performing professionals with forward-thinking organizations across diverse industries. From entry-level roles to executive placements, we help businesses attract, engage, and retain the right talent to fuel growth and success. Our approach is efficient, personalized, and rooted in a deep understanding of people and business needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Fintech / Financial Services

About the Role

  • We are seeking a highly skilled and business-savvy Legal Counsel with proven fintech experience to provide legal guidance, mitigate risks, and ensure regulatory compliance across our rapidly growing operations.
  • The ideal candidate will combine deep legal expertise with a strong understanding of payment systems, financial services regulations, and the commercial realities of the fintech industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice on a wide range of matters, including contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, data privacy, and employment law.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (e.g., merchant agreements, service contracts, partnership agreements, vendor contracts).
  • Advise on Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other relevant regulatory requirements affecting fintech operations.
  • Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry trends, ensuring timely implementation of compliance measures.
  • Manage legal risk by anticipating potential issues and developing proactive solutions.
  • Support dispute resolution, litigation, and enforcement matters when necessary.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Compliance, Risk, Operations, Sales) to ensure business objectives align with legal requirements.
  • Train internal teams on legal and regulatory developments impacting the business.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution; BL qualification required.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ post-call experience, with experiencein the fintech, financial services, or payments sector.
  • Strong knowledge of CBN regulations, anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, and data protection laws.
  • Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with strong attention to detail.
  • Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) required; additional professional certifications (e.g., ICSAN, CIPP) are an advantage

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.

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