Legal Counsel (Company Secretariat)

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 We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel who will provide legal and company secretarial services to Moniepoint towards the attainment of its strategic objectives. Location: Remote As a Legal Counsel, you would: Provide company secretarial services to Moniepoint and its affiliates Coordinate board meetings, shareholders’ meetings, general meetings and board committee meetings of the company including the rendering of the following services in connection with the meetings: Issuance of notices and agenda of such meetings; Collation of reports and preparation and distribution of board packs for meetings; Preparation of procedural guide (where necessary); Attending and taking minutes of board meetings, shareholders’ meetings, board committee meetings and Annual General Meetings; Preparing and circulating minutes to Board Members and Shareholders; and Advising on compliance by the meetings with applicable company law requirements Maintain statutory books including but not limited to register of members, register of charges, register of directors’ shareholding, register of directors and secretaries, board and board committees’ minutes book, shareholders’ minutes book and register of debenture holders. Ensure safe keeping of the company’s physical and electronic legal documents, including incorporation documents, corporate filings, unissued share certificates etc.