Flutterwave was founded on the principle that every African must be able to participate and thrive in the global economy. To achieve this objective, we have built a trusted payment infrastructure that allows consumers and businesses (African and International) to make and receive payments in a convenient borderless manner.

The Role: Flutterwave seeks an exceptional legal executive to serve as VP/SVP - Legal. This pivotal role will shape the company's legal strategy, drive global expansion, and act as a key advisor to the C-suite and Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute Flutterwave's global legal strategy, aligning with business objectives and growth plans

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board on complex legal and strategic matters

• Lead and mentor a high-performing global legal team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation

• Architect and oversee regulatory compliance frameworks across all international jurisdictions

• Spearhead contract negotiations for major strategic partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions

• Design and implement sophisticated legal risk management strategies to protect Flutterwave's interests

• Drive corporate governance best practices and optimize corporate structure for global operations

• Develop strategies to protect and leverage Flutterwave's intellectual property portfolio

• Manage complex, high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution processes

• Collaborate with government relations teams to influence fintech policy and regulatory landscapes

Qualifications:

• JD or equivalent, with admission to practice law in Nigeria; additional international bar admissions preferred

• 15 years of progressive experience in corporate law, with significant fintech or payments industry expertise

• Proven track record of leading legal functions in fast-growing, global technology companies

• Deep understanding of international business law, financial regulations, and emerging fintech policies

• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risks and business opportunities

• Exceptional leadership skills, with experience managing large, diverse legal teams across multiple countries

• Strategic mindset and ability to anticipate and plan for future legal and regulatory challenges

• Outstanding negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence at the highest levels

• Experience in M&A, corporate finance, and navigating complex regulatory environments

• Commercially astute - strong grasp of all aspects of business operations

• has 'board presence' i.e. can be confident in giving advice to an experienced board but is calm and reasoned when there is pushback

• Strong relationship & communication skills - the - should be able to liaise with all C-suite and board members at a deeper level

• Solid understanding of risk management in today's business environment

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make complex regulatory concepts clear to colleagues and regulators.
• Self-starter, driven and able to work autonomously while prioritizing competing tasks in a highly dynamic environment.
• Ability to spot key risks, analyze and practically assess risk, and provide business-oriented and actionable recommendations.
• Flexibility, highly collaborative and willingness to work with all levels of the organization to get the job done.
• Intellectually curious, open-minded, adaptable and receptive to feedback.
• Entrepreneurial and business solution orientated.
• High integrity, good judgment, a sense of humor and a genuine enthusiasm for the work

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