Head, legal and compliance July 2026 - Venerer Talent Hiring

Head, legal and compliance

Venerer Talent

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Lagos

Experience

Junior Level

Salary

Negotiable

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Additional Details

Application Deadline

15 March 2026, 11:59 PM WAT (Expired)

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Job Description

 

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a person that can provides legal and compliance support by advising on regulatory requirements, reviewing legal documents and ensuring adherence to laws, internal policies and governance standards. The role also supports regulatory filings, compliance monitoring and coordination of Board and Committee activities while maintaining accurate statutory records.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Provide legal advisory support to the company and management on all matters as may be delegated by the team lead.

* Advising on the interpretation of laws and regulations, monitoring any amendment to them and updating management on the implications of such.

* Drafting, reviewing or supervising the work of external counsel to ensure the drafting and review of legal documentation.

* Review all offering/investment memoranda.

Compliance Monitoring

* Support regulatory filings and reporting obligations.

* Performing compliance functions-ensuring compliance with manuals and procedure and maintaining exception reports as may be required.

* Assist in compliance reviews and internal control monitoring.

* Track AML/CFT/CPF, data protection and policy adherence.

* Continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise management accordingly.

* Prepare monthly and quarterly reports as may be delegated by the team lead.

* Perform all other duties as may be delegated by the team lead from time to time.

* Maintain compliance registers and incident logs.

Corporate Governance

* Support Board and Committee meeting coordination.

* Prepare board packs and minutes.

* Maintain statutory registers and filings.

* Monitor policy implementation across business units.

 

 

 

 

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Requirements

Educational Qualification & Skills:

* Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Preferred)

* Commercial law firm experience or in-house financial services.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Decisiveness and ability to work with minimal supervision.

* Legal drafting and contract negotiation skills.

* Advanced critical and legal reasoning skills.

* Excellent written and verbal communication.

* Attention to details.

* Commercial awareness.

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Looking for a Full Time Head, legal and compliance position in Lagos? Venerer Talent is currently hiring. This role falls under Legal and applications close on March 15, 2026. Explore more Legal jobs in Nigeria on TRThrive and take the next step in your legal career.

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