• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal & Compliance Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Legal and Regulatory 
  
  

Job Objectives

• The Legal and Compliance Officer will support the legal and compliance functions by providing legal guidance, developing and implementing compliance policies, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities 

Legal:

• Provide legal guidance on business operations, contracts, and agreements


• Review and draft contracts, agreements, and other legal documents


• Manage litigation and disputes.

Compliance:

Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures, including:

• Data protection policies (NDPA and GDPR)


• Anti-money laundering (AML) policies


• Whistleblowing policies


• Monitor and report compliance with laws and regulations


• Conduct training and awareness programs


• Ensure compliance with NDPA and GDPR regulations, including:


• Data subject requests and complaints


• Data breach reporting and management


• Liaise with regulatory bodies (e.g., CAC, NDPC)


• Obtain necessary licenses and permits

Company Secretarial: 

• Ensure compliance with Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) and other regulatory requirements


• Maintain company records and registers


• Prepare and file statutory returns with CAC

Prepare papers for board and board committee meetings, including:

• Agendas


• Meeting papers


• Take minutes of board and board committee meetings


• Manage board and committee meetings, including logistics and documentation

Intellectual Property:

Manage the company’s intellectual property assets, including:

• Trademarks


• Copyrights


• Patents


• Handle registration and maintenance of IP assets with relevant authorities (e.g., Trademark Registry, Copyright Commission)


• Develop and implement IP protection strategies


• Any other duties as may be directed by the Company Secretary.

Others:

• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Head Legal/ Company Secretary

Requirements

Essential experience & qualifications:

• LLB or equivalent law degree, BL (Nigerian Law School)


• 5+ years of experience in legal, company secretarial, or compliance roles


• Strong knowledge of Nigerian laws and regulations, including NDPA, GDPR, and IP laws


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Knowledge of applicable regulations and laws.


• Ability to work independently and in teams.


• Proficient in MS Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel and Word.


• Experience of managing or conducting high-impact policy-related research projects


• Experience of contributing to the development of influencing strategies


• Project management skills; ability to co-ordinate complex and multiple projects


• Highly organised and able to develop systems and processes as necessary


• Able to prioritise and schedule tasks, deal with workload conflicts and deliver to a high standard.