Legal Counsel

About Us

Founded in 2018, OPay is a leading fintech platform focusing on emerging financial markets and offering Al and big data-based innovative fintech solutions, such as payment, digital wallet, credit and other financial services, to emerging market customers in Africa and Asia. After five years of product development, OPay has become one of the most competitive fintech unicorns in emerging markets. It firmly believes that its value comes from its social value and has always been committed to developing inclusive finance in emerging markets by leveraging the power of technology and innovation.

What You'll be Doing

Handle litigation cases involving the company and other litigation-related legal matters.• Assist business departments in managing front-to-back process risk controls, providing professional opinions and advice.• Track ongoing cases and help maintain a cross-border litigation case management system; prepare updates and exposure reports for leadershipteam.• Undertake other duties assigned by superior leaders.

Who We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree or above in Law, with at least 5 years of working experience, with at least 3 years in litigation;• Fluency in both Mandarin and English is required to review document in both languages and effectively communicate with Chinese and English-speakingstakeholders• Passed the local legal professional qualification examination• Possesses strong comprehensive judgment, logical analysis, and communication coordination abilities• Positive attitude, proactive, team player

Junior-level support

Professional background: Familiarity with the UK legal system, such as having studied in the UK, worked at a UK law firm, obtained a UK legal qualification, or provided services to clients from the UK or British jurisdictions. This is relevant because the legal systems of countries such as Nigeria are derived from the UK legal system.