Senior Legal Counsel, Operations, Technology & Projects

Responsibilities

• Drive the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial agreements, from SaaS and licensing to payment partnerships
• Provide clear, jargon-free legal guidance on contractual risk and liability
• Create and maintain contract templates and playbooks that make legal processes efficient and consistent across the globe
• Advise on intellectual property, licensing structures, and data protection to ensure Moniepoint's innovations stay protected
• Lead legal support for corporate finance, including debt and equity financing
• Manage the legal lifecycle of M&A and investment deals
• Collaborate with finance, strategy, and external advisors to ensure transactions are executed with precision
• Monitor contractual health, ensuring the company meets its obligations and stays ahead of regulatory shifts

Requirements

• 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
• Experience in a fast-growth scale-up or global fintech environment (preferred)
• Proven ability to manage high-value transactions across multiple jurisdictions (preferred)