Overview
Grace Moni Limited is a financial services provider at the nexus of technology and professional financial services in Africa. We were birthed to address a gap in financial inclusion, in line with the Maya Declaration; a global initiative for responsible and sustainable financial inclusion that aims to reduce poverty and ensure financial stability for the benefit of all.
Job Position: Legal and Compliance Officer
Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced and proactive Company Lawyer to join our team, specializing in loan and peer-to-peer (P2P) lending regulations.
- This role is crucial in ensuring our operations comply with applicable laws, managing legal risks, and providing strategic legal advice on all lending and financial transactions.
Job Responsibilities
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company’s lending practices comply with federal and local regulations, including loan processing, interest rate caps, and borrower rights.
- Drafting and Reviewing Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, partnership contracts, terms and conditions, and other legal documents related to P2P lending.
- Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks in loan agreements and propose solutions to mitigate them, ensuring the company’s interests are protected in all transactions.
- Advisory Support: Advise management on legal implications of business decisions, including changes in lending regulations, privacy laws, and consumer protection.
- Dispute Resolution: Handle loan-related disputes, coordinate with third-party collection agencies if necessary, and manage any litigation that arises.
- Corporate Governance: Support compliance with corporate governance and assist in preparing documents for board meetings and shareholder communications.
- Policy Development: Assist in developing and updating company policies in line with legal changes in lending, privacy, and data security.
Job Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB).
- Licensing: Admission to the Nigeria Bar.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal role, ideally with a focus on financial services, lending, or fintech.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of lending regulations, financial laws, and P2P lending compliance.
- Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide actionable advice.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Salary
N150,000 – N200,000 / month.
Application Deadline
15th November, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Application Letter to: hr@gracemonilimited.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
