FairMoney Microfinance Bank Recruitment 2026: Head of Design, Senior Legal Officer, Etc. Jobs

Job Title: Senior Legal Officer

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• The Senior Legal Officer will provide high-quality legal, company secretarial, and cross-border advisory support to the Bank and, where applicable, to other entities within the FairMoney Group.
• The role requires a practitioner who is equally comfortable drafting complex commercial agreements, preparing board and committee documentation, and navigating multi-jurisdictional legal questions.
• The successful candidate will work closely with the General Counsel / Company Secretary and will be expected to operate with a significant degree of independence, sound judgment, and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory and Transactional Work:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including vendor contracts, partnership agreements, data sharing and processing agreements, agency arrangements, loan documentation, and service level agreements.
• Provide timely, practical legal opinions and advice to business units, EXCO, and other internal stakeholders on matters arising in the ordinary course of the Bank’s operations.
• Review and advise on regulatory correspondence, CBN circulars, and industry consultation papers with implications for the Bank’s operations.
• Manage and coordinate external legal counsel engagements, including instruction, briefing, fee oversight, and quality control of external advice.
• Support dispute resolution efforts, including the preparation of demand notices, pre-litigation correspondence, and coordination with litigation counsel.
• Maintain and update the Bank’s contract register, legal templates library, and standard form agreements.

Company Secretarial Work:

• Assist in the preparation of agendas, board papers, management presentations, and resolutions for meetings of the Board, Executive Committee, and Board committees (including the Board Audit Committee, Board Credit and Risk Management Committee, and Board Governance, Remuneration and Nominations Committee).
• Draft accurate, well-structured minutes of board, EXCO, and committee meetings in a timely manner and in compliance with applicable governance standards.
• Maintain statutory registers, corporate records, and filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and other regulators, ensuring all returns are submitted within prescribed timeframes.
• Support the annual general meeting process, including notice preparation, shareholder correspondence, and post-meeting filings.
• Monitor and advise on evolving corporate governance requirements under the CBN Code of Corporate Governance for Microfinance Banks (2018), CAMA 2020, and applicable CAC regulations.
• Assist with board induction, evaluation, and training processes.
• Maintain and track the action log arising from board and committee meetings, following up with responsible parties to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare and file regulatory notifications and approvals required in connection with changes to the Bank’s board composition, shareholding structure, or key management personnel.

Regulatory Compliance Support:

• Work with the Compliance function to ensure that the Bank’s legal operations remain aligned with CBN licensing conditions, prudential guidelines, and relevant sector regulations, including the CBN Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines for Microfinance Banks, the Consumer Protection Regulations, and AML/CFT frameworks.
• Track regulatory developments and proactively flag legal risks arising from new legislation, circulars, or judicial decisions.
• Support preparation for regulatory examinations, including document retrieval, gap analysis, and coordination of responses to regulatory queries.
• Review and advise on staff employment matters, data protection obligations, and privacy policies in conjunction with the HR and Technology teams.

Cross-Country and Group Legal Support:

• Provide legal support to FairMoney Group entities operating outside Nigeria, including assistance with local law queries, cross-border transactions, and multi-jurisdictional structuring.
• Liaise with in-country legal counsel across the Group’s operating jurisdictions to ensure consistency of approach on group-wide legal matters, including intercompany arrangements, IP licensing, and data transfers.
• Support the legal review and negotiation of cross-border agreements, including jurisdiction, governing law, and enforcement considerations.
• Advise on currency control regulations, foreign exchange requirements, and remittance frameworks applicable to cross-border flows involving Group entities.
• Assist with corporate establishment, restructuring, and winding-down processes in jurisdictions where the Group maintains or seeks to establish a presence.
• Coordinate with the finance and tax teams on the legal aspects of transfer pricing arrangements, thin capitalisation, and cross-border tax structuring.

Requirements

• LLB (or equivalent) from a recognized university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of post-call legal practice experience, of which at least two (2) years should have been spent in a financial institution, fintech, or a law firm with a significant financial services practice.
• BL and call to the Nigerian Bar. Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association is required.
• ICSAN membership or active progress toward ICSAN qualification is strongly preferred for candidates with significant company secretarial responsibility.
• Demonstrable experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Hands-on experience preparing board and committee documentation, including minutes, resolutions, and board papers.
• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional or cross-border legal work, including transactions or advisory mandates touching on more than one African jurisdiction.
• Experience engaging with regulatory bodies, including the CBN and the CAC, is required.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent legal drafting skills, with the ability to produce clear, precise, and commercially sound documents.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesise complex legal and regulatory material into clear, actionable advice.
• High Degree of professional integrity and discretion in handling confidential board and management information.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and to deliver to tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with board members, regulators, external counsel, and business teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and document management systems.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Hybrid work
• Training & Development programs.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Recruitment process: 

• Screening with a member of the recruitment team (30 min).
• Technical Interview with the hiring manager.
• Final Interview with the Managing Director.

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We’re looking for a creative, commercially minded Copywriter to join our Brand & Marketing team.
• You’ll work closely with Marketing, Product, Growth, Design, CRM, and Customer Experience teams to create clear, concise, and user-friendly copy for our digital products.
• This is a hands-on role for someone who understands consumer behavior, can adapt their writing across multiple channels, and knows how to craft messaging that resonates with Nigerian audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clear, engaging, and user-centered copy across FairMoney’s digital products and marketing channels, including the mobile app, website, CRM campaigns, social media, product interfaces, and marketing materials.
• Translate complex financial products and services into simple, relatable messaging that customers can easily understand and trust.
• Create campaign concepts, headlines, taglines, scripts, and calls-to-action that drive acquisition, engagement, and retention.
• Adapt messaging for different customer segments while maintaining a consistent FairMoney tone of voice across all touchpoints.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Growth, Design, Customer Experience, and Marketing teams to develop and execute high-impact campaigns.
• Create culturally relevant content that reflects the realities, language, and everyday experiences of Nigerian consumers.
• Edit and proofread copy across the business, ensuring clarity, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with brand and regulatory standards.
• Support product launches, seasonal campaigns, employer branding, partnerships, and customer education initiatives.
• Stay informed on customer insights, market trends, and competitor messaging to improve communication effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, English, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of professional copywriting experience, ideally within fintech, banking, e-commerce, or any digital first business.
• Exceptional written English with excellent editing, proofreading, and copywriting skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas through clear, compelling messaging.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian culture, consumer behavior, and local communication styles.
• Professional proficiency in English and Yoruba, with the ability to create original marketing copy in both languages, not simply translate content.
• Experience writing persuasive copy across a range of formats.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, versatility, and measurable business impact.
• Ability to simplify technical or financial concepts into content that is clear, engaging, and trustworthy.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, Marketing, CRM, and Customer Support with the ability to incorporate feedback quickly and effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have:

• Working proficiency in additional Nigerian languages such as Igbo or Hausa.
• Experience localizing campaigns for different regions and audiences across Nigeria.
• Background in UX writing.
• Experience writing for regulated industries where accuracy and compliance are essential.
• Familiarity with SEO, CRM communications, and AI-assisted content creation tools while maintaining high editorial standards.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Hybrid work
• Training & Development programs.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online