PalmPay is an Africa-focused fintech firm, launched in 2019. PalmPay is a mobile payments platform that offers a number of financial services.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Legal Officer
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
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Summary
- The Legal Officer will play a crucial role in reviewing and drafting commercial contracts, including but not limited to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with banks, switches, micro-finance banks, Other Financial Institutions (OFIs), etc.
- The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in the banking or fintech industry, particularly in reviewing and drafting commercial contracts.
Primary Responsibilites
- Research and review relevant laws and regulations.
- Analyze legal issues and develop strategies to resolve them
- Draft, review and negotiate all types of commercial contracts and other legal documents
- Provide legal advice, guidance and recommendations to the Company on various matters
- Monitor legal developments and advise on the implications for the organization
- Liaise with external counsels, LEAs and regulatory bodies when required
- Assist in the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures
- Maintain records of all legal documents and data
- Minute writing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
- A Master’s degree in Business & Commercial Law or other relevant certifications will be advantageous.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience, with at least three (3) years focused on reviewing and drafting commercial contracts.
- Core experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing SLAs, contracts with banks, vendors, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of commercial law, corporate law, and fintech regulations.
- Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing).
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with a strategic approach to risk assessment and management.
- Proficiency in legal research and Microsoft Office Suite.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online