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Specialist - Legal and Company Secretariat

MTN Nigeria Nigeria (On-site) Nov. 10, 2024 full-time
Full Job Description
<p><strong>Division:</strong>&nbsp;MoMo Payment Service Bank MoMo PSB</p><p><strong>Mission:</strong></p><ul><li>MoMo PSB Ltd is seeking a dynamic and experienced Advisor to join our team.&nbsp; To provide the company advisory service regarding the legal and regulatory framework in which it operates and protects MoMo PSB&rsquo;s interest in any dispute drafting, legality, structuring, fiscal efficiency and compliance of contractual arrangements.</li></ul><p><strong>Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure continuous liaison with External Solicitors for regular updates, compliance with procedural rules of court, stipulated time limits for actions, etc. to minimize the cost and adverse effect of litigation.</li><li>Review legal cases, petitions and internal matters requiring legal input /perspective, consult with all relevant parties, advise on case/petition/legal related matter, provide recommendation on course of action and effectively take appropriate and approved action in accordance with the rules and regulations of MoMoPSB.</li><li>Draft legal agreements and review all relevant documentation supporting contracts for authenticity and validity, reviewing commercial agreements and documentation of transactions.</li><li>Conduct proactive prevention of litigation, ensuring Legal processes and services are effective and efficient in line with defined and approved design and rules.&nbsp;</li><li>Administer controls to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and effectively integrate ethics, compliance and preventive law efforts, ensuring MoMoPSB activities are compliant with laid down laws and governing regulations/statutes.</li><li>Prepare monthly management reports.</li><li>Carry out legal administrative services work including liaison/correspondence with external bodies and organizations, structuring and negotiating commercial transactions.</li><li>Settle legal issues between MoMoPSB and 3rd parties, assisting in managing liquidation and disputes.</li><li>Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Design legal agreements aligned with company context and multivariable implications.</li></ul><p><strong>Education:</strong></p><ul><li>First Degree in Law&nbsp;</li><li>Admission to the Nigerian Bar</li><li>Fluent in English&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><p>3-7 years&rsquo; cognate experience in Corporate Commercial law;</p><ul><li>Experience working in a medium/large organization&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge and experience in banking and financial services industry is mandatory</li><li>Civil/commercial litigation experience is an added advantage</li><li>Commercial/technical and/or further legal qualification will be an advantage</li><li>Experience in handling complex contracts and negotiations</li><li>In depth experience and understanding of the Nigerian legal and banking framework</li><li>Regulatory compliance</li><li>Governance &amp; Corporate Services</li></ul>
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