Senior Legal Counsel July 2026 - Moniepoint Incorporated Hir

Senior Legal Counsel

Moniepoint Incorporated

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Lagos

Experience

Senior Level

Salary

Negotiable

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Additional Details

Application Deadline

30 May 2026, 11:59 PM WAT (Expired)

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Job Description

Job Descriptions

  • 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. You explain the "why" behind the "what."
  • Create and maintain contract templates and playbooks that make our legal processes efficient and consistent across the globe.
  • Advise on intellectual property, licensing structures, and data protection to ensure Moniepoint’s innovations stay ours.
  • Lead legal support for corporate finance, including debt and equity financing, and manage the legal lifecycle of M&A and investment deals.
  • Collaborate with finance, strategy, and external advisors to ensure our transactions are executed with precision.
  • Monitor our contractual health, ensuring we meet our obligations and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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Requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and a Qualifying Certificate from the Nigerian Law School.
  • 8 - 11 years of experience in commercial law, with a focus on technology and complex contract negotiations.
  • 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.
  • Proven ability to manage high-value transactions across multiple jurisdictions.

 

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Looking for a Full Time Senior Legal Counsel position in Lagos? Moniepoint Incorporated is currently hiring. This role falls under Legal and applications close on May 30, 2026. Explore more Legal jobs in Nigeria on TRThrive and take the next step in your legal career.

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