Head, Legal Services
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16 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide strategic legal guidance and support to the Companys leadership on business decisions transactions and risk management. Oversee the drafting negotiation and review of high-value and complex contracts to ensure the Companys interests are protected. Ensure proper governance legal compliance and risk management across all business operations and units. Represent the Company in dealings with regulators external counsel and other stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
Manage relationships with external solicitors and ensure cost-effective and satisfactory resolution of outsourced matters. Supervise the custody management and retrieval of legal instruments executed contracts and other critical documents. Provide leadership to the Legal Services team setting performance goals mentoring staff and building legal capacity within the department. Develop and maintain a robust compliance framework to ensure adherence to laws regulations and corporate policies. Provide timely updates to the Board and Executive Management on emerging legal risks regulatory changes and litigation matters.
REQUIREMENT Education:
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Call to the Nigerian Bar (B.L). Postgraduate degree (LL.M or MBA) and relevant professional certifications (e.g. ICSAN IBA) will be an added advantage. Experience: Minimum of 10 years post-call legal experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the financial services fintech or a reputable commercial law firm. Proven expertise in corporate and commercial law contract negotiation regulatory compliance and governance. Strong track record in managing complex legal matters and leading legal teams. Skills & Competencies: Excellent knowledge of Company Law Contract Law and Financial Services Regulations. Exceptional leadership communication and negotiation skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders.
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About Company
UP® otherwise known as Unified Payments or Unified Payment Services Limited is a group of companies with services including Financial Technology, Banking, Payment Scheme, Digital Commerce, Value Added Service, Payment Solutions, Software Solutions, etc. The UP® Group comprises (i) UP® ... View more
