HEAD, LEGAL SERVICES AT UNIFIED PAYMENTS SERVICES LIMITED

About Company:

Unified Payment Services Limited is Nigeria’s premier Payments & Financial Technology company that operates as a shared infrastructure for the banking community in Nigeria and Payments Service Provider within and outside Nigeria, with a vision to be the most preferred e-payment service provider in Africa.

Job Description:

• Provide strategic legal guidance and support to the Company’s leadership on business decisions, transactions, and risk management.
• Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of high-value and complex contracts to ensure the Company’s interests are protected.
• Ensure proper governance, legal compliance, and risk management across all business operations and units.
• Represent the Company in dealings with regulators, external counsel, and other stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
• Manage relationships with external solicitors and ensure cost-effective and satisfactory resolution of outsourced matters.
• Supervise the custody, management, and retrieval of legal instruments, executed contracts, and other critical documents.
• Provide leadership to the Legal Services team, setting performance goals, mentoring staff, and building legal capacity within the department.
• Develop and maintain a robust compliance framework to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Provide timely updates to the Board and Executive Management on emerging legal risks, regulatory changes, and litigation matters.

Requirements:

• Proven expertise in corporate and commercial law, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and governance. • Strong track record in managing complex legal matters and leading legal teams. Skills & Competencies:
• Excellent knowledge of Company Law, Contract Law, and Financial Services Regulations.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Call to the Nigerian Bar (B.L).
• Postgraduate degree (LL.M or MBA) and relevant professional certifications (e.g., ICSAN, IBA) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years post-call legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the financial services, fintech, or a reputable commercial law firm.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 31st December, 2025

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: opeoluwa.oluyemi@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.