UP® otherwise known as Unified Payment Services Limited is Nigeria’s premier Payments & Financial Technology company founded in 1997 by a consortium of leading Nigerian banks. UP® operates as a shared infrastructure for the banking community in Nigeria and Payments Service Provider within and outside Nigeria, with a vision to be the most preferred e-payment service provider in Africa.Job Objective
To ensure that the Company’s interests are protected in all legal issues.
To prepare/review all legal documents between the Company and clients, customers, vendors, partners, etc.
To work with external solicitors to ensure promt and satisfactory delivery on matters outsourced to extenal solicitors.
Duties and Responsibilities
Draft and/or review all contracts involving the Company to ensure that the terms are acceptable and favourable to the Company.
Ensure that proper custody is kept of all business instruments and executed contracts involving the Company.
Relating with and assisting external solicitors in handling matters for the company.
Relating with the regulatory authorities and filing returns where necessary.
Ensuring legal and other regulatory compliance.
Legal advisory services.
Requirements
Educational Qualification:
University Degree (s) in Law.
Completion of professional training by the Nigerian Law School and call to Bar.
Experience:
4 – 6 years minimum post call experience with at least 3 years in financial service or fintech industry or a reputable commercial law firm.
Thorough understanding of basic legal principles; good knowledge of Law of Contract, Company Law Practice; Legal Drafting etc.