Legal Trainee

Job title: Legal Trainee

Company: Cellulant

Job description: About Cellulantis a pioneering B2B payments technology company based in Africa that powers payment processing for thousands of businesses.Through a single, simple connection, our payment platform – Tingg – enables businesses to disburse funds and manage their offline or online collections while allowing their customers to pay via mobile money, local and international cards or direct bank payments.With local acquiring in over 30 markets and supporting 300+ payment methods, Cellulant processes over 240 million transactions annually for market leaders in various sectors such as Airlines, Telecoms, E-commerce, Ride-Hailing, Retail and Remittances.Our Story:Since our founding in 2003, Cellulant has evolved from a digital content provider into a leading payments platform with a presence in 35 African countries. For more than 20 years, we’ve built a robust network that integrates multiple payment methods, addressing the unique challenges of Africa’s diverse payment landscape.We began selling ringtones as a digital content business and quickly realised the need for a more streamlined way to manage payments. This realisation led us to develop a platform that initially allowed customers to check their bank balances and eventually evolved into a comprehensive payment solution. Our journey has seen us partner with more than 1000 businesses, including some of the largest banks and mobile money providers on the continent.Throughout the years, we’ve continuously adapted and grown, leveraging our experiences to simplify payments for businesses and consumers alike. Today, Cellulant powers online and offline payment processing, allowing businesses to collect payments, send payouts, and accelerate business growth. We’re the payment fabric that makes interoperability possible and stitches Africa together for the global economy.Our Vision: To enable seamless payments across Africa for businesses, banks and consumers.Read more and our .JOB TITLE: Legal TraineeJoin us for a unique opportunity with a limited duration assignment of 6 months, where you’ll work alongside a dynamic team on impactful projects, gaining valuable experience in the fast-paced FinTech sector.LOCATION: Kenya or NigeriaREPORTING TO: Principal: LegalKEY RELATIONSHIP STAKEHOLDERS:

• Legal
• Technology

JOB DESCRIPTION:Support the legal team to ensure the team’s documents are well-managed, secure, and easily accessible, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team’s operations.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support in the management of the team’s archiving process.
• Ensuring that archived documents are stored securely and can be retrieved if necessary.
• Ensuring all documents are properly labelled and indexed for easy retrieval.
• Categorizing and filing documents in a systematic and accessible manner.
• Creating and maintaining an organised filing system, both physical and digital.

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency in both written and verbal communication to effectively interact with team members.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and case files efficiently.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other team members and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Eagerness to take initiative, show enthusiasm for learning, and contribute to the team’s success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law
• Candidates with 1-2 years experience will have an added advantage

SKILLS:

• Organisational skills
• Time Management
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Ability to handle task at any given time
• Flexibility approach to work

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Integrity
• Proactive attitude

Why work for us?

• We have an Extensive Footprint: We have an office presence in 18 countries and our products serve 35 countries across Africa.
• We believe that innovation is at the Heart of Fintech: Thousands of companies use our technology to deliver seamless payment experiences. Our customers range from various sectors such as Airlines, Telecoms, E-commerce, Ride-Hailing, Retail, to Remittances.
• We Support a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce: We focus on the growth and development of our employees through well-developed, individualised career paths, ensuring you reach your full potential in a supportive and delivery-oriented environment.
• We Put our Employees First: We offer market-related compensation, generous personal time off, and, markets permitting, medical and life insurance benefits.
• We Seek Collaborative Builders: At Cellulant, we believe great ideas happen when we come together. Therefore, we nurture a collaborative work environment that challenges, engages, and empowers each person to contribute to the business’s growth and success.
• We Solve for Africa’s Digital Economy: We’re solving payment challenges on the continent to create opportunities and accelerate economic growth for all of Africa.

Expected salary:

Location: Nigeria

Job date: Tue, 06 May 2025 22:14:52 GMT

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