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VP/SVP, Legal

Flutterwave

Flutterwave

Legal
Lekki, Nigeria
Posted 6+ months ago

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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