• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Compliance Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 4 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

Job Summary

• The Legal Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring the organization operates in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.


• The role combines legal advisory functions with compliance oversight to mitigate regulatory risks, strengthen governance frameworks, and support sustainable business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and corporate documents


• Provide legal advisory support to management and business units


• Interpret laws and regulations impacting the organization


• Manage corporate governance documentation and statutory filings


• Liaise with external counsel and regulatory bodies when required


• Support dispute resolution and litigation management


• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance policies and procedures


• Conduct compliance risk assessments and regulatory gap analyses


• Ensure adherence to applicable laws, industry standards, and internal controls


• Monitor regulatory updates and advise management on implications


• Coordinate regulatory filings and reporting requirements


• Investigate compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions


• Deliver compliance training and awareness programs


• Prepare compliance reports for senior management and the board

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)


• Called to the Bar (BL)


• 2 - 4 years post-qualification experience in legal and/or compliance roles


• Strong knowledge of corporate law, regulatory compliance, and governance


• Excellent drafting and analytical skills


• Strong understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks


• High ethical standards and attention to detail


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies:

• Regulatory interpretation


• Risk identification and mitigation


• Contract management


• Policy development and enforcement


• Confidentiality and integrity


• Organizational and multitasking abilities.