Legal Manager
Read straight from Duplo's careers page, verified 7h ago.Seekless can tailor your résumé to it.
Seekless can write your résumé for this posting first.
Before you apply
LocationLagos, Lagos, Nigeria
SenioritySenior
Experience7+ yrs
DepartmentLegal
Company size51–200 people
First seenOct 16, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live7h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Excellent knowledge of the relevant laws and regulations in the local and global payments space
Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in the Fintech industry
A bachelor's degree in law (LLB, BL) from a recognized institution and a valid license to practice law in Nigeria
High degree of professional ethics and integrity
Excellent grasp of legal research, advisory and analysis
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Effective communication and negotiation skills
About the company
Duplo is a Lagos-based fintech startup that enables businesses in Africa to automate their spend management, simplify cross-border payments, and control business finances all on one platform.
We want to make B2B payments as simple as P2P payment apps. Most business payments in Africa are made offline….yikes. We are on a mission to transform this. We are backed by top investors including Tribe Capital, Commerce Ventures, Liquid2 Ventures, My Asia VC, Soma Capital, YCombinator, Oui Capital, and others.
This is a unique opportunity. You’ll have the responsibility and resources to take a significant part in the creation of a paradigm-changing product that will impact millions.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
•
Ensure Duplo complies with all applicable laws, financial regulations, and licensing requirements in Nigeria and other target markets.
•
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents, including customer agreements, partnership contracts, vendor agreements, and NDAs.
•
Maintain corporate records, oversee company secretarial duties, and ensure compliance with corporate governance best practices.
•
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks related to business operations, commercial transactions, and regulatory developments.
•
Manage any potential legal disputes, liaise with external counsel, and represent Duplo in legal proceedings when necessary.
•
Build and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and legal authorities to ensure smooth business operations and regulatory compliance.
•
Ensure the company’s IP assets are protected, oversee data privacy policies, and ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations.
•
Provide legal insights and support on Duplo’s expansion into new markets, including entity formation, licensing, and compliance frameworks.
Requirements
Technical Requirements/Qualifications
•
Excellent knowledge of the relevant laws and regulations in the local and global payments space.
•
Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in the Fintech industry.
•
A bachelor’s degree in law (LLB, BL) from a recognized institution and a valid license to practice law in Nigeria.
•
High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
•
Excellent grasp of legal research, advisory and analysis.
•
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
•
Effective communication and negotiation skills.