Senior Legal Counsel, Lemfi
International payments service
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International payments service
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
101-200 employees
Company mission
To improve the financial lives of the next generation of immigrants.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with a strong background in African countries' legal landscape and the FinTech industry
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree from a reputable law school
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong emphasis on the FinTech industry and exposure to legal matters in African countries
- Proficiency in English is essential; additional language skills, especially those relevant to African countries, would be advantageous
- In-depth knowledge of Privacy laws, including GDPR and other international data protection regulations
- Demonstrated experience in working with international corporations, preferably in the FinTech or technology sector
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel occasionally, as required
- Candidates in Europe or the United Kingdom will be considered for this position
What the job involves
- We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team, based in Europe
- As a Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive legal support, particularly focusing on privacy regulations and matters related to international corporations and contracts
- Legal Advisory: Offer expert legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on various legal matters, particularly those related to the FinTech industry, Privacy laws, and international corporate activities
- Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and stay up-to-date with relevant legal and regulatory developments in African countries, ensuring the company's compliance with local laws and regulations in the FinTech sector
- Privacy and Data Protection: Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with data privacy laws, including GDPR and other regional Privacy regulations. Advise on data protection policies, data transfers, and user consent mechanisms
- Contract Drafting and Review: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including partnerships, vendor contracts, and customer agreements, with a keen understanding of local legal requirements
- International Transactions: Assist in structuring and executing international transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, taking into account cross-border legal implications
- Risk Management: Identify legal risks and provide mitigation strategies for the business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement proactive risk management initiatives
- Dispute Resolution: Manage legal disputes, including external counsel coordination, litigation strategy development, and negotiations
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with internal teams, external legal counsel, regulatory bodies, and industry associations to ensure comprehensive legal support across all relevant jurisdictions
Our take
LemFi, previously known as Lemonade Finance, is a fintech platform addressing the challenge of accessing reliable financial services faced by millions of immigrants worldwide. By offering quick onboarding and a multi-currency offering, LemFi allows its users to send, receive, hold, convert, and save in both their country of origin and residence currencies.
Recognizing the limitations faced by traditional banks and neo-banks, LemFi offers instant international transfers at favorable exchange rates with no transfer fees. Initially launched in Canada, growing demand for the company's services has allowed it to expand to the UK, and broaden its African payment channels.
Recently, the company closed a successful Series A funding round that featured prominent investors like Y-Combinator, Zrosk, Global Founders Capital, and Olive Tree. With plans to expand its product offering to the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Lemfi aims to further its mission of providing accessible and transparent financial services to migrant communities worldwide.
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Insights
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back within 2 weeks
Company
Company HQ
Downtown, Oakland, CA
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Leadership
Ridwan Olalere
(Co-Founder & CEO)Also the Founder of forLoop Africa. Previously the Country Manager of Uber Nigeria. Also worked as a Software Developer at Flutterwave, Hotels, Novatia, and NextMynds.
Rian Cochran
(Co-Founder)Previously a Financial Director at Opera Software, Powerbets Holdings, and OPay.
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