Legal Officer

Terawork Job Posting

Job Title: Legal Officer Location: Victoria Island, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Industry: Fintech / Financial Services

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Officer to join our Legal and Compliance team. The ideal candidate will provide legal advisory support across the business, manage legal and regulatory risks, review commercial agreements, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations within the fintech and financial services ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on business, regulatory, contractual, and operational matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, technology, vendor, and service agreements.
• Support regulatory engagements, licensing processes, and submissions with relevant regulators.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting fintech and financial services operations.
• Provide legal support for digital payment products, technology platforms, data protection, and new business initiatives.
• Identify legal risks and recommend practical risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage pre-litigation matters and coordinate with external counsel on disputes and regulatory investigations.
• Support the development and implementation of legal, compliance, and governance policies.
• Conduct legal research and provide commercially focused legal guidance to stakeholders.

Requirements

• LL.B Degree from a recognised institution.
• Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (B.L).
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
• 2–4 years post-call experience in a fintech company, financial institution, technology company, or reputable commercial law firm.
• Demonstrable experience liaising with regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, and compliance or investigative bodies.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and legal advisory skills.
• Sound knowledge of fintech, digital payments, financial services regulations, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.

Salary

N300,000 – N400,000 gross monthly.

Application Closing Date

13th October, 2026.