Fairmoney Microfinance Bank
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 South-East Asia.
We are recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Legal Officer – Litigation Support
Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full time
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.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Litigation/Conflict Management: Management of Court Orders, ensure timely verification and processing of court orders (e.g., Garnishee, Mareva, Injunctive Relief).
- Litigation/Conflict Management: Engagement with external solicitors, briefing solicitors, providing documentation, and liaising on litigation strategy.
- Customer Legal Relations: Response to solicitor/customer complaints, draft and issue responses to legal complaints from solicitors representing customers.
- Legal Administration: SLA and Contract Review, review SLAs, NDAs, and procurement/service contracts across business units.
- Document Execution & Filing: Document execution and tracking, coordinate execution of legal documents.
- Legal Recordkeeping: Maintenance of litigation schedule, maintain and update a live litigation tracker, including solicitor names, next hearing dates, and case summary.
- Compliance & Governance: Perfection of Securities (support), follow-up on registry filings, and administrative support.
Requirements
- Candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in a Financial Institution.
- 3 years of relevant legal experience.
- Knowledge of commercial, corporate, and financial laws.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Advisory skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Work From Home
- Training & Development.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Recruitment Process:
- A screening interview with one of the members of the Talent Acquisition team for 30 minutes.
- Technical interview with Head, Legal for 45-60 minutes.