Senior Corporate Attorney
20 hours ago
We are seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Attorney to join our team as part of the Black Pen Recruitment platform.
Job Summary:
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, with a focus on regulatory affairs and compliance. They will be responsible for managing the company's legal and regulatory functions in Nigeria, including crafting and implementing strategies regarding regulation and licensing matters.
About the Company:
Our client is a leading Fintech company in Africa, dedicated to offering innovative solutions in the stablecoins space. They are committed to making stablecoins accessible and understandable for everyone, providing their customers with secure and user-friendly platforms for their financial transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the company's legal and regulatory affairs function in Nigeria.
- Actively craft and implement strategies regarding regulation and licensing matters, including acquiring relevant financial services licenses.
- Actively manage and build relationships with relevant regulatory authorities.
- Advise the Compliance, Commercial/Sales, Marketing, Operations, HR, and Finance functions on all legal aspects of the company's business in Nigeria.
- Oversee all litigation and dispute matters in Nigeria.
- Actively build relationships with and manage external counsel.
Requirements:
- Law degree from accredited, top-tier University in Nigeria.
- Admitted to practice law in Nigeria (UK qualification a plus).
- 5+ years of legal experience as an associate with a leading Nigerian law firm and/or as an in-house attorney with a major Nigerian Fintech.
- Excellent understanding of payments, remittance, and FX regulation and related commercial transactions (exposure to cryptocurrency a major plus).
- Strong understanding of compliance-related laws and regulations (e.g., AML/CFT) applicable to financial institutions.
- Familiarity with Nigerian regulatory authorities (e.g., CBN, SEC, FIU, EFCC, FIRS, etc.).
- Experience managing corporate governance matters and company secretary duties.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Practical and commercial approach, with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Salary Estimate:
Negotiable based on experience, but around ₦20-30 million per annum.
Location:
This role is open to remote work options.
Reporting Lines:
Reports to: Managing Director, Nigeria (with a dotted line to the Group's Assistant General Counsel).
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