Legal Officer

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Legal Officer to provide comprehensive legal support for the Bank’s operations. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in banking & finance transactions, treasury transactions, commercial law, and fntech, and will be responsible for managing a wide portfolio of legal agreements. This role is critical for mitigating legal risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the Bank’s dynamic business objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

Key Expectations

A successful Legal Officer should fulfill the following duties and responsibilities:

Reviewing, vetting, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements for the Bank, including but not limited to loan agreements, finance documents, vendor contracts, service level agreements, NDAs, MOUs, and cross-border transactions (i.e. treasury transactions).
Representing the Bank in contract negotiation meetings.
Reviewing and approving legal documentation to ensure consistency with internal policies, applicable laws, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborating with business units to provide legal support on contractual matters, offering practical and risk-aware legal advice.
Ensuring timely turnaround on all agreement review requests and managing service level expectations with internal stakeholders.
Providing guidance on standard contractual clauses and supporting the automation of agreement templates where appropriate.
Developing, maintaining, and regularly updating a legal clause library and repository of standard contract templates.
Supporting audits, regulatory inspections, and internal risk reviews concerning legal documentation.
Mentoring and supervising interns to ensure continuous knowledge sharing and professional development within the team.
Monitoring changes in applicable laws and regulations that may impact the bank’s contractual obligations.

Requirements

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Problem-Solving
Adaptability and Flexibility:
Project Management:
Attention to Detail:
Creativity and Innovation:

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

Below are qualifications and skills required to work as a Backend Engineer

Qualifications include:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 4+ years of post-call experience in a similar role, preferably within the banking, financial services, or fintech sector.
Deep and proven knowledge in banking & finance transactions, treasury transactions, commercial law, and fintech regulations.
Strong proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex financial and commercial agreements.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-lawyers.
Familiarity with the regulatory landscape affecting the banking industry.
Education:
LL.B, BL

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare 🏥
Staff Gym 💪

Elderly Health Care
Creche Facilities 👶
Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity) 👨‍👩‍👧
Year-End Bonus (13th Month) 🎁
Leave & Passage Allowance

About Company

Wema Bank

https://www.wemabank.com

Wema Bank is the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, and one of Nigeria’s most resilient banks. With decades of experience in the business of banking, the Bank has remained innovative in delivering value to its stakeholders. The publicly quoted Nigerian company has successfully built a legacy of trust and resilience that has won it the loyalty of its customers. The Bank is constantly introducing products and services tailored to the needs of its customers at every stage of their lives. It is a proud partner to more than one million individuals, families and businesses across Nigeria, helping them to achieve their personal and financial goals.