Assistant Manager - Legal

Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Full Time
Mid Level
PalmPay is a pan-African fintech company currently operating in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania and expanding to other markets this year. We’re reinventing the payment experience by making it easy and reliable for everyone to transfer money, pay bills, and shop online.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced candidate to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive legal support to the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks, compliance with corporate governance requirements, undertaking company secretarial work and supporting company objectives. We are seeking someone with experience and knowledge of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), Payment Service Providers (PSPs) and Payment System Operators (PSOs).

Key Responsibilities:
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, notices and other legal documents to protect the company's interests.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on matters related to Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), Payment Service Providers (PSPs) and Payment System Operators (PSOs).
• Undertake company secretarial work.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and statutory obligations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Maintain and organize legal records, contracts, and other documentation.
• Ensure proper filing and retrieval of legal documents.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to provide legal support.
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Head of Legal.

Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) and Master's degree in Law (LLM) from a recognized institution.
• Completion of the BPTC will be an added advantage.

Experience:
• Minimum 05 years of relevant experience in a legal role, preferably in a corporate environment or law firm.
• Experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and company secretariat work is essential.
• Experience of working with licensed Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), Payment Service Providers (PSPs), Payment System Operators (PSOs) and licensing.

Job Location:
Gulshan
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