Senior Legal Counsel, Operations, Technology & Projects

Job Description

Requirements

• Qualifications:
• 8–11 years of experience in commercial law, with a focus on technology and complex contract negotiations.
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and a Qualifying Certificate from the Nigerian Law School.
• Demonstrated success in leading corporate finance and M&A transactions.
• A deep understanding of the fintech or banking regulatory landscape.
• Mastery in drafting documents that are clear, simple, and legally robust.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in a fast-growth scale-up or global fintech environment.
• Proven ability to manage high-value transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
• About You:
• You’re a Master of Context: You apply systems thinking to legal problems, balancing strict compliance with business reality.
• You’re Relatable: You don’t hide behind "legalese." You speak the same language as our product and business teams.
• You have Grit: You’re comfortable with the pressure of high-stakes deals and have the momentum to see them through to the finish line.
• You’re Honest: You tell us the truth about risks, but you always bring a solution to the table.
• You’re a Creator: You enjoy building better systems, not just following old ones.
• What Success Looks Like (6–12 Months):
• Efficient Playbooks: You’ve launched a suite of contract templates that have reduced negotiation time for our commercial teams.
• Seamless M&A: You’ve successfully led the legal workstream for at least one major strategic transaction or financing round.
• Trusted Partnership: Business leaders view you as a "growth enabler" rather than a "blocker," seeking your advice early in the deal-making process.
• Risk Clarity: Our contractual risk profile is clearly documented, understood by the board, and managed proactively.

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the Deal: Drive the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial agreements, from SaaS and licensing to payment partnerships.
• Master the Details: Provide clear, jargon-free legal guidance on contractual risk and liability. You explain the "why" behind the "what."
• Build for Scale: Create and maintain contract templates and playbooks that make our legal processes efficient and consistent across the globe.
• Protect our IP: Advise on intellectual property, licensing structures, and data protection to ensure Moniepoint’s innovations stay ours.
• Drive Growth: Lead legal support for corporate finance, including debt and equity financing, and manage the legal lifecycle of M&A and investment deals.
• Partner with Experts: Collaborate with finance, strategy, and external advisors to ensure our transactions are executed with precision.
• Operational Excellence: Monitor our contractual health, ensuring we meet our obligations and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.