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Job Description
Job Descriptions
- Handle regulatory and compliance matters, ensuring the company's operations remain compliant with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Manage day-to-day compliance activities, including monitoring compliance obligations, reviewing internal processes, and supporting the implementation of regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and other periodic compliance and regulatory reports for internal management and relevant regulatory authorities.
- Develop and deliver compliance awareness programmes and training sessions for employees and internal stakeholders to promote a strong compliance culture across the organisation.
- Liaise with local and regional law enforcement agencies, regulators, and other government authorities regarding investigations, regulatory enquiries, and compliance related matters.
- Review, coordinate, and respond to law enforcement requests, ensuring that disclosures are made appropriately and in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
- Manage customer disputes and provide legal support in resolving complaints, claims, and escalated matters while mitigating legal and regulatory risk to the business.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, non disclosure agreements, and other legal documentation.
- Provide legal advice to business units on operational, commercial, regulatory, and corporate matters affecting the organisation.
- Support the development, review, and implementation of internal legal and compliance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance, assess their impact on the business, and recommend appropriate actions.
- Maintain accurate legal and compliance records, documentation, and regulatory correspondence.
- Support internal investigations and compliance reviews, ensuring appropriate documentation, escalation, and remediation where necessary.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify legal and compliance risks and implement practical risk mitigation measures.
- Assist with regulatory examinations, audits, and information requests from supervisory authorities.
Requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) and successful completion of the Nigerian Law School.
- 5 - 8 years post qualification experience in Legal and Compliance, preferably within a fintech, financial services institution, payment service provider, or other regulated industry.
- Qualified Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
- Strong understanding of Nigerian financial services regulation, corporate law, contract law, data protection, and compliance obligations.
- Experience engaging with regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies.
- Experience handling regulatory reporting and maintaining compliance documentation.
- Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and legal advisory skills.
- Experience managing customer disputes and providing practical legal solutions.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem solving abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across business functions.
- Ability to prioritise multiple responsibilities and work effectively in a fast paced environment.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound commercial judgement.
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