About the job Legal Counsel (Fintech/Cryptocurrency/Stablecoin/Remote)
Our Client is the largest and the first licensed on/off-ramp platform for stablecoins in Africa. They are dedicated to offering innovative solutions in the African stablecoins space. Our client is committed to making stablecoins accessible and understandable for everyone, providing their customers with secure and user-friendly platforms for their financial transactions.
Job type: Full time/Permanent
Workplace: Remote
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
Responsibilities
Manage the companys 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 companys business in Nigeria
Oversee all litigation and dispute matters in Nigeria
Actively build relationships with and manage external counsel
Reporting Lines:
Reports to: Managing Director, Nigeria (with a dotted line to the Groups Assistant General Counsel)
Black Pen Recruitment
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