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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