Legal and Compliance Officer

Job title : Legal and Compliance Officer

Job Summary

• The Legal and Compliance Officer supports the Firm’s legal, regulatory, and compliance functions by ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. The role involves providing legal and compliance guidance, reviewing contracts and legal documents, supporting corporate governance activities, managing statutory filings and records, conducting compliance reviews, and assisting with risk management initiatives.

Job Details

• Participate in the development and implementation of an effective compliance framework to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and internal policies. 
• Support in the draft, review and negotiation of contracts, reports, internal governance policies and other legal documents relevant to the Firm’s operations.
• Participate in internal risk management and independence compliance reviews in line with global requirements.
• Provide legal guidance to management and internal teams to ensure compliance with the Firm’s Standard Terms and Conditions.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure timely compliance with statutory requirements, licenses, and permits as applicable to the Firm’s business operations.
• Assist in organizing Board meetings by preparing notices, meeting agendas, materials for board packs and minutes of meeting.
• Maintain statutory records such as register of members, directors, meeting minutes; and ensure proper filing of relevant documents at the Corporate Affairs Commission.
• Assist in managing legal disputes, claims and contractual issues by recommending sound and practical resolutions.
• Participate in conducting internal compliance training programs for employees.
• Provide support to the General Counsel and External Legal Counsel in managing the Firm’s legal affairs.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree and Call to the Nigerian Bar (B.L).
• Minimum of 5-6 years post-call experience in Legal & Compliance.
• Experience gained in a professional services firm or international company will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and company law, data privacy regulations, ICAN regulations, IFAC Code of Ethics for Accountants, amongst others.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent presentation skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suites.