Compliance

Review of all relevant statutory laws and regulations applicable to the Company and ensure compliance with them.
Develop compliance checklists and prepare compliance reports, as and when due
Inform the Internal Audit unit of any findings as regards non-compliance that may require investigation
Ensuring compliance with best practices
Participate in Business Process Re-engineering exercises to ensure controls therein
Carry out a review of SLA Manuals to ensure applicable regulatory laws are incorporated
Ensure that business activities are conducted in conformity with all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures.
Ensure that all regulatory permissions remain current and appropriate for business needs.
Continual compliance risk assessment of company practices together with the development of internal policies and procedures, compliance training and protocols.
Serve as liaison for all regulatory bodies as well as maintaining relationships with relevant legal bodies and trade associations.
Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices.
Attend Central Bank of Nigeria ’ s trainings and meetings.
Keep abreast of regulatory developments and industry initiatives and advise management accordingly.
Liaise with third parties, together with the company ’ s management, that wish to understand the company’s control environment, compliance policies and procedures.
Provide reporting with respect to regulatory requirements and developments
Provide all such other administrative and other secretarial duties as directed by the Company Secretary.

Legal

Liaise with auditors, external lawyers, tax advisers, bankers and shareholders.
Preparation of compliance documentation with relevant constitutive documents for statutory, legal, and regulatory purposes.
Liaison with all the subsidiaries within the Company ’ s Group, service providers, external legal advisers, and government agencies.
Drafting and reviewing of SLAs and Legal Agreements.
Negotiation, drafting and implementation of the terms of agreements in all business contracts and agreements.
Review all documentation that has legal implications for the company prior to signing and implementing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
LLM (an advantage)
Professional certification (e.g. Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP or any recognized certification) is a plus
A minimum of 7 years of working experience with at least 3 years of compliance experience, preferably within the financial services environment
I.T knowledge (particularly in Excel and Word)
High level of determination and tenacity

Benefits

Very Attractive

Senior Legal Officer II