Legal Counsel (Company Secretariat)

Moniepoint is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel (Company Secretariat) to provide company secretarial, corporate governance, legal advisory, regulatory, and litigation support to the company and its affiliates.
The role is particularly suited to a lawyer with experience supporting a CBN-regulated financial institution, alongside strong corporate governance and commercial legal experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide company secretarial services to Moniepoint and its affiliates.
• Coordinate Board, shareholder, AGM, and Board Committee meetings, including notices, agendas, board packs, minutes, and resolutions.
• Maintain statutory books, corporate records, incorporation documents, and legal files.
• Ensure timely filing of regulatory returns with the CAC, SEC, CBN, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Track regulatory filing deadlines and maintain compliance.
• Prepare and file documentation relating to changes in directors, shareholding, board membership, allotment of shares, and registered office details.
• Advise on corporate governance practices and compliance with applicable governance codes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal, commercial, and technology agreements.
• Provide legal opinions and advice on corporate, civil, regulatory, and potential litigation matters.
• Initiate and oversee legal proceedings with the support of external counsel.
• Liaise with external counsel, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Support the development and review of laws, regulations, and internal company policies.
• Provide timely legal advice and recommendations to Management.
• Support the Head of Legal with other assigned responsibilities.