Legal Officer – Erroneous Transfers & Court Process Operations

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented, proactive, and analytical Legal Officer to join our Litigation & Dispute Resolution team. The role will serve as the primary legal driver managing court processes, bank‑to‑bank dispute notices, motions on notice, and judicial orders related to erroneous transfers, mistaken deposits, and disputed merchant transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Review, log, and analyse all court orders (ex‑parte, motions on notice, reversal orders) served on the company concerning erroneous transfers or disputed wallet funds.
• Coordinate with internal NIP, Operations, and Compliance teams to enforce post‑no‑debit (PND) restrictions or liens on wallets upon receipt of legal notice.
• Monitor the lifecycle of pending litigation to maintain temporary holds on disputed funds in compliance with the doctrine of lis pendens until formal court resolution.
• Ensure internal NIP/Operations complies with judicial directives while protecting the institution from third‑party liabilities, regulatory sanctions, and fund dissipation risks.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Call to the Nigerian Bar (B.L).
• 2–4 years post‑call experience in corporate litigation, banking operations legal support, or a fast‑paced fintech environment.
• Deep practical understanding of Nigerian civil procedure, garnishee proceedings, lis pendens, CBN guidelines on instant interbank transfers, and AML/CFT frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interface effectively with internal tech/NIP teams and executive management.
• High integrity, sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive financial data and law‑enforcement requests.

What we offer

• Direct exposure to cutting‑edge payment infrastructure and high‑volume financial dispute resolution.
• Dynamic work environment with significant room for professional growth in tech and financial law.
• Competitive compensation package and health benefits.