Legal Manager

About the Position

Duplo, a Lagos-based fintech startup, seeks a Legal Manager to ensure compliance with laws and regulations in Nigeria and other markets. This is a unique opportunity to take a significant part in the creation of a paradigm-changing product that will impact millions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Duplo complies with all applicable laws, financial regulations, and licensing requirements in Nigeria and other target markets.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents, including customer agreements, partnership contracts, vendor agreements, and NDAs.
• Maintain corporate records, oversee company secretarial duties, and ensure compliance with corporate governance best practices.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks related to business operations, commercial transactions, and regulatory developments.
• Manage any potential legal disputes, liaise with external counsel, and represent Duplo in legal proceedings when necessary.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and legal authorities to ensure smooth business operations and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure the company’s IP assets are protected, oversee data privacy policies, and ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations.
• Provide legal insights and support on Duplo’s expansion into new markets, including entity formation, licensing, and compliance frameworks.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of the relevant laws and regulations in the local and global payments space.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in the Fintech industry.
• A bachelor’s degree in law (LLB, BL) from a recognized institution and a valid license to practice law in Nigeria.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Excellent grasp of legal research, advisory, and analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative fintech startup.
• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid work location in Lagos, Lagos.

About the Company

Duplo is a Lagos-based fintech startup that enables businesses in Africa to automate their spend management, simplify cross-border payments, and control business finances all on one platform. We are backed by top investors including Tribe Capital, Commerce Ventures, Liquid2 Ventures, My Asia VC, Soma Capital, YCombinator, Oui Capital, and others.