Overview

FairMoney is building the leading mobile bank for emerging markets. We started with a digital microcredit application on Android, and currently roll out additional financial services (current account, savings, debit card) while expanding the product to Western Africa and Southeast Asia.

Job Position: Legal Officer – Litigation Support
Location: Lagos

Job Summary

This is a great opportunity to join and grow with our legal team to support one of the largest and fastest-growing digital banks in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. The role will be dynamic and will leverage your commercial experience and familiarity with financial services. You will additionally provide company secretarial assistance to FairMoney.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Litigation/Conflict Management: Management of Court Orders, ensure timely verification and processing of court orders (e.g., Garnishee, Mareva, Injunctive Relief).
  2. Litigation/Conflict Management: Engagement with external solicitors, briefing solicitors, providing documentation, and liaising on litigation strategy.
  3. Customer Legal Relations: Response to solicitor/customer complaints, draft and issue responses to legal complaints from solicitors representing customers.
  4. Legal Administration: SLA and Contract Review, review SLAs, NDAs, and procurement/service contracts across business units.
  5. Document Execution & Filing: Document execution and tracking, coordinate execution of legal documents.
  6. Legal Recordkeeping: Maintenance of litigation schedule, maintain and update a live litigation tracker, including solicitor names, next hearing dates, and case summary.
  7. Compliance & Governance: Perfection of Securities (support), follow-up on registry filings, and administrative support.

Requirements

  1. Candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in a Financial Institution.
  2. 3 years of relevant legal experience.
  3. Knowledge of commercial, corporate, and financial laws.
  4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  5. Advisory skills.
  6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  7. Highly organised and detail-oriented.
  8. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
  9. Proficiency in MS Office.

Benefits

  1. Private Health Insurance
  2. Pension Plan
  3. Paid Time Off
  4. Work From Home
  5. Training & Development.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Recruitment Process:

  1. A screening interview with one of the members of the Talent Acquisition team for 30 minutes.
  2. Technical interview with Head, Legal for 45-60 minutes.

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