Legal Officer, Advisory and Transaction Support at Fairmoney Microfinance Bank


  • Full Time
  • Lagos

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, Advisory and Transaction 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

  • Legal Advisory & Support: Drafting and reviewing legal documents, drafting agreements such as facility agreements, Service Level Agreements, etc. Review of Conditions Precedent (CPs), to ensure all drawdown documentation meets lender requirements.
  • Credit Disbursement & Securitization: Perfection of security, coordinate legal perfection of mortgages, charges, and debentures.
  • Legal Risk Management: Contractual risk identification, identify and escalate risk clauses in strategic documentation.
  • Litigation/Conflict Management: Engagement with external solicitors, brief solicitors, provide documentation, and liaise on litigation strategy.

Requirements

  • Candidate must have at least 4 years of experience in a Financial Institution.
  • 4 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.

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