Manager, Legal & Compliance

Job Descriptions

• Investors / Shareholders
• Vendors / Service Providers
• Brokers / Investment Partners.
• Plan, schedule, and execute board and committee meetings, including AGM, preparing agendas, board packs, and briefing notes.
• Record and circulate accurate minutes capturing key decisions, action items, and follow-ups.
• Maintain statutory books, registers, and ensure timely filings with CAC and other regulators.
• Advise the board on governance, directors’ duties, conflicts of interest, and ethical standards.
• Implement governance frameworks, policies, and evaluation processes.
• Act as liaison between board, management, and shareholders to ensure seamless communication.
• Facilitate investor interactions while ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal obligations.
• Respond to investor queries, provide clarifications, and prepare reports in line with legal requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise management and stakeholders on actions.
• Communicate investment and operational risks to investors when required.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including investment, partnership, and service agreements.
• Manage litigation portfolio and coordinate with external counsel.
• Advise on corporate, commercial, intellectual property, employment, and sector-specific legal matters.
• Maintain an efficient contract and IP management system.
• Oversee external counsel and ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal services.
• Develop and implement policies reflecting emerging legal risks and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure adherence to SEC, CBN, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Implement AML/CFT, KYC, anti-bribery, and insider trading compliance frameworks.
• Conduct audits, monitoring, and risk assessments to identify compliance gaps.
• Deliver compliance training programs for staff and management.
• Serve as primary contact for regulators and manage regulatory reviews and inspections.
• Review and update compliance policies to align with regulatory evolution.