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Overview
- As a Fintech Legal Officer, you will play a crucial role in navigating the complex legal landscape of the Fintech industry.
- You will be responsible for ensuring legal compliance, protecting intellectual property rights, and mitigating risks associated with our Fintech products and services.
- You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to address legal issues, negotiate contracts, and drive strategic initiatives that support our business objectives.
- This role requires a deep understanding of fintech regulations, as well as strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Key Duties
- Conduct legal research and analysis on fintech laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Interpret and advise on regulatory requirements applicable to fintech products and services, including payments, digital currencies, blockchain technology, and data privacy.
- Draft and review legal documents, contracts, agreements, and disclosures related to fintech operations and partnerships.
- Provide legal guidance and support to internal stakeholders, including product development teams, compliance officers, and senior management.
- Assist in obtaining regulatory licenses, approvals, and registrations required for fintech operations.
- Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and controls to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Monitor regulatory developments and changes in fintech laws and regulations, and communicate potential impacts to relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with external legal counsel, regulatory authorities, and industry associations as needed.
- Handle legal inquiries, disputes, and negotiations related to fintech activities, including vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and intellectual property matters.
- Stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and legal developments in the fintech industry and provide strategic advice to support business objectives.
Requirements
- LL.B, B.L
- Admission to the Bar or eligibility to practice law in Nigeria.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on fintech, financial services, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of fintech laws, regulations, and industry trends, including but not limited to banking regulations, payment systems, securities laws, and data protection regulations.
- Experience working in or advising fintech companies on legal and regulatory matters.
- Strong knowledge of technology law, intellectual property law, data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience drafting and negotiating technology contracts and agreements.
- Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Ethical conduct and adherence to professional standards of confidentiality and integrity.
Application Closing Date
12th February, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@konga.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.
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