Senior Legal Counsel, Operations, Technology - Lagos, Nigeria
3 days ago
Job description
Who we are
Moniepoint is an all-in-one financial services platform for emerging markets and the second-fastest growing company in Africa.
Since 2019, Moniepoint's technology has powered over 3 million people, offering personal and business banking, payment, credit and business management tools to help them succeed. Moniepoint processed $182 billion in 2023, and currently processes the majority of the POS transactions in Nigeria.
Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work? Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth.
Job Purpose
You are the commercial architect behind Moniepoint's most strategic deals. As our Senior Legal Counsel for Contracts, you ensure we move fast and innovate without compromising on security or compliance.
This role isn't just about "spotting risks"—it's about finding creative, factual, and simple ways to help the business achieve its goals. You will lead our approach to complex technology agreements, corporate finance, and M&A, ensuring that every contract we sign reflects our mastery and protects our mission to create financial happiness.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the Deal: Drive the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial agreements, from SaaS and licensing to payment partnerships.
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Master the Details: Provide clear, jargon-free legal guidance on contractual risk and liability. You explain the "why" behind the "what."
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Build for Scale: Create and maintain contract templates and playbooks that make our legal processes efficient and consistent across the globe.
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Protect our IP: Advise on intellectual property, licensing structures, and data protection to ensure Moniepoint's innovations stay ours.
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Drive Growth: Lead legal support for corporate finance, including debt and equity financing, and manage the legal lifecycle of M&A and investment deals.
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Partner with Experts: Collaborate with finance, strategy, and external advisors to ensure our transactions are executed with precision.
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Operational Excellence: Monitor our contractual health, ensuring we meet our obligations and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.
Qualifications
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8–11 years of experience in commercial law, with a focus on technology and complex contract negotiations.
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Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and a Qualifying Certificate from the Nigerian Law School.
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Demonstrated success in leading corporate finance and M&A transactions.
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A deep understanding of the fintech or banking regulatory landscape.
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Mastery in drafting documents that are clear, simple, and legally robust.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in a fast-growth scale-up or global fintech environment.
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Proven ability to manage high-value transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
About You
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You're a Master of Context: You apply systems thinking to legal problems, balancing strict compliance with business reality.
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You're Relatable: You don't hide behind "legalese." You speak the same language as our product and business teams.
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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.
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You're Honest: You tell us the truth about risks, but you always bring a solution to the table.
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You're a Creator: You enjoy building better systems, not just following old ones.
What Success Looks Like (6–12 Months)
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Efficient Playbooks: You've launched a suite of contract templates that have reduced negotiation time for our commercial teams.
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Seamless M&A: You've successfully led the legal workstream for at least one major strategic transaction or financing round.
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Trusted Partnership: Business leaders view you as a "growth enabler" rather than a "blocker," seeking your advice early in the deal-making process.
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Risk Clarity: Our contractual risk profile is clearly documented, understood by the board, and managed proactively.
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