Legal Counsel, Credit Administration at Moniepoint · Lagos

Who we are

Moniepoint is an all-in-one financial services platform for emerging markets and the second-fastest growing company in Africa. Since 2019, Moniepoint’s technology has powered over 3 million people, offering personal and business banking, payment, credit and business management tools to help them succeed. Moniepoint processed $182 billion in 2023, and currently processes the majority of the POS transactions in Nigeria.

Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work? Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth.

About the role

At Moniepoint, we blend entrepreneurial drive, deep customer obsession, and modern technology to power the financial ambitions of millions across Africa. A critical component of this mission is access to capital; our Business Loans team has already empowered hundreds of thousands of Nigerian businesses.

The Legal Counsel, Credit Administration plays a pivotal role in enabling this mission. Every loan issued is underpinned by a robust legal framework, requiring precise documentation, thorough review and validation of customer information, and rigorous legal due diligence. This role is central to ensuring that all credit transactions are properly structured, enforceable, and compliant with applicable laws and internal policies.

The Legal Counsel, Credit Administration is a highly meticulous and detail-driven professional who partners closely with the business to structure, review, and safeguard loan contracts. They bring strong commercial awareness, risk judgment, and a solution-oriented mindset—working not as a barrier to growth, but as a trusted advisor who enables the business to scale responsibly while protecting Moniepoint’s legal and financial interests.

What you’ll do

• Draft, review, negotiate, and continuously improve loan documentation, including loan agreements, security documents, guarantees, and other credit-related legal instruments.
• Conduct legal due diligence on borrowers, guarantors, and collateral, including verification and validation of corporate, property, and identity documents.
• Ensure that all loan documentation is properly executed, perfected, stamped, and registered in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Provide legal advisory support to the business loans, credit, recovery, and risk teams on all credit-related transactions and issues.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage legal and regulatory risks associated with lending activities.
• Support the management of post-disbursement documentation, including tracking of outstanding conditions precedent and conditions subsequent.
• Liaise with external solicitors, regulators, registries, and other relevant third parties on matters relating to credit documentation, perfection, and enforcement.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized legal records for all credit transactions on approved systems and repositories.
• Contribute to the development, review, and continuous improvement of credit policies, standard templates, and legal processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, operations, risk, and compliance teams to streamline and automate credit documentation workflows.
• Stay abreast of changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting lending and credit administration, and proactively advise the business.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B)
• 4–7 years of post-call experience, with demonstrable experience in banking, fintech, financial services, or a reputable law firm with a strong finance and commercial practice.
• Proven hands-on experience drafting, reviewing, and managing loan agreements, security instruments, guarantees, and other credit-related documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of Nigerian banking, finance, and credit-related laws and regulations, including BOFIA, CAMA, AML/CFT regulations, and data protection laws.
• Practical experience with perfection of security interests, including CAC filings, landed property registries, stamp duties, and other relevant regulatory filings.
• Solid understanding of credit risk, recovery processes, and enforcement of security interests.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage large volumes of documentation efficiently and accurately.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with credit, risk, operations, and compliance teams.
• Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and a strong sense of confidentiality and professionalism.

What you’ll get

• Culture - We put our people first and prioritise the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.
• Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
• Compensation - You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, plus other benefits.

What to expect in the hiring process

• Preliminary phone call with one of our recruiters.
• A panel technical interview with existing members of the Legal team.
• A behavioural, technical and cultural interview with a member of the Executive team.