Legal Counsel

We are seeking an experienced professional for this opening. Position Overview: - To ensure that the Company’s interests are protected in all legal issues.  - To prepare/review all legal documents between the Company and clients, customers, vendors, partners, etc. - To work with external solicitors to ensure promt and satisfactory delivery on matters outsourced to extenal solicitors. Key Responsibilities: - Draft and/or review all contracts involving the Company to ensure that the terms are acceptable and favourable to the Company.   - Ensure that proper custody is kept of all business instruments and executed contracts involving the Company. - Relating with and assisting external solicitors in handling matters for the company. - Relating with the regulatory authorities and filing returns where necessary. - Ensuring legal and other regulatory compliance. • Legal advisory services. Requirements: - Education University Degree(s) in Law. - Completion of professional training by the Nigerian Law School and call to Bar. - Experience:  2 - 4 years minimum post call experience with at least 1 years in financial service or fintech industry or a reputable commercial law firm. - Thorough understanding of basic legal principles; good knowledge of Law of Contract, Company Law Practice; Legal Drafting etc.