Legal & Compliance Manager

Requirements

• Qualified Nigerian legal practitioner (called to the Nigerian Bar) with 6–10 years post-call experience.
• SEC Sponsored Individual registration — either currently active or eligible to be registered (having completed the SEC/NCMI pre-registration training and examination). Candidates eligible to convert from a prior SI role are strongly encouraged to apply
• Strong background in capital markets, banking & finance, private equity, or investment funds —gained at a top-tier Nigerian law firm, in-house at a Capital Market Operator, or at a DFI/fund manager.
• Proven drafting and negotiation experience on debt transactions; experience with RBF, mezzanine, or alternative credit structures a plus.
• Working knowledge of ISA 2025, SEC Rules, CBN regulations, CAMA, FATCA/CRS, and AML/CFT requirements.
• LLM or ICSAN (chartered secretary) qualification is a plus.

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