Legal jobs in Lagos, Nigeria

2 jobs found

Moniepoint Incorporated

Senior Legal Counsel, Operations, Technology & Projects

Lagos Nigeria
Unified Payment

Head, Legal Services

Lagos Nigeria
Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY)

Manager, Regulatory Compliance

Lagos Nigeria
Closed for applications
Greenwich Trustees Limited

Head, Trust Services

Lagos Nigeria
Closed for applications
Unified Payment

Legal Counsel

Lagos Nigeria
Closed for applications
Unified Payment

Head, Legal Services

Lagos Nigeria
Closed for applications
Reliance Health

Manager, Legal and Compliance Services

Lagos Nigeria
Closed for applications

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MTN Nigeria

Manager - Commercial Legal Operations

Ikoyi Nigeria
Closed for applications
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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