Legal Manager at a Financial Services Firm – TheHRHive



TheHRHive – Our client, a Financial Services firm, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Manager

Location: Lagos

Description

  • We’re looking for an experienced Legal Manager with top-tier law firm training and strong fintech or financial services exposure.
  • This role will lead legal strategy, manage risk, and ensure regulatory compliance across all areas of the digital bank.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage legal operations across regulatory compliance, contracts, data protection, lending, and employment.
  • Oversee engagement with external counsel and regulatory bodies (CBN, NDIC, etc.).
  • Draft and negotiate commercial agreements and product terms.
  • Advise on legal risk across all departments, particularly in growth and product.

Requirements

  • Candidates should possess relevant qualifications.
  • 8+ years of legal experience, including at a top 4 Nigerian law firm and preferably in-house within fintech or banking.
  • Strong knowledge of Nigerian financial regulation.
  • Clear communicator and business-minded legal advisor.

Salary
Very Competitve, Commensorate with experience.

Application Closing Date
3rd August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Resume to: thehrhive@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.