Legal Counsel
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Fintech / Financial Services
Job Summary
- The successful candidate will provide litigation-focused legal support across the company’s operations, manage disputes and regulatory matters, ensure compliance with applicable laws, mitigate legal risks, and advise internal stakeholders on legal exposures within a fast-paced fintech environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters involving the company.
- Liaise with and supervise external counsel on ongoing court cases and legal proceedings.
- Draft, review, and respond to court processes, pleadings, affidavits, demand notices, and regulatory correspondence.
- Provide legal advice to various business units on dispute-related risks and regulatory matters.
- Develop litigation strategies and provide risk assessments on claims and potential disputes.
- Support regulatory engagements, investigations, and enforcement actions where required.
- Conduct legal research and provide guidance on relevant case law and regulatory developments.
- Assist in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry guidelines.
- Maintain proper documentation and tracking of all litigation and dispute matters.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B).
- Must have completed Nigerian Law School and be called to the Nigerian Bar.
- Minimum of 3 years’ post-call experience, with strong litigation background.
- Experience in commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement, or financial services disputes is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of civil procedure, dispute resolution mechanisms, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitmentforce.africa@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.