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Moniepoint Incorporated

Senior Legal Counsel, Operations, Technology & Projects

Lagos Nigeria
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Head, Legal Services

Lagos Nigeria
Deloitte Nigeria

REGISTRAR JUDICIAL PROCESS AND CASE MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY COURT OF JUSTICE

Abuja Nigeria
Greenwich Trustees Limited

Head, Trust Services

Lagos Nigeria
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Lagos Nigeria
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Moniepoint Incorporated

Banking + 2 more

Senior Legal Counsel, Operations, Technology & Projects

Job details

Contract Type

Description
  • 8–11 years of experience in commercial law, with a focus on technology and complex contract negotiations.

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and a Qualifying Certificate from the Nigerian Law School.

  • Demonstrated success in leading corporate finance and M&A transactions.

  • A deep understanding of the fintech or banking regulatory landscape.

  • Mastery in drafting documents that are clear, simple, and legally robust.


Responsibilities
  • Lead the Deal: Drive the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial agreements, from SaaS and licensing to payment partnerships.

  • Master the Details: Provide clear, jargon-free legal guidance on contractual risk and liability. You explain the "why" behind the "what."

  • Build for Scale: Create and maintain contract templates and playbooks that make our legal processes efficient and consistent across the globe.

  • Protect our IP: Advise on intellectual property, licensing structures, and data protection to ensure Moniepoint’s innovations stay ours.

  • Drive Growth: Lead legal support for corporate finance, including debt and equity financing, and manage the legal lifecycle of M&A and investment deals.

  • Partner with Experts: Collaborate with finance, strategy, and external advisors to ensure our transactions are executed with precision.

  • Operational Excellence: Monitor our contractual health, ensuring we meet our obligations and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.


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