• Application Deadline: Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Legal & Compliance Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 4 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Legal and Regulatory 
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, technology, partnership, payment, and vendor agreements.


• Provide practical legal advice on products, services, operations, and partnerships.


• Support compliance with CBN, NDIC, NDPC, NFIU, FCCPC, and other relevant regulations.


• Provide legal and regulatory guidance on digital banking, payments, fintech partnerships, data protection, KYC, and AML/CFT.


• Support regulatory licensing, filings, enquiries, and engagements.


• Review and implement legal, compliance policies, SOPS, and frameworks.


• Support corporate governance, disputes, litigation, and regulatory investigations.


• Monitor regulatory developments and advise the business on their impact.

Requirements

• LL.B and BL with admission to the Nigerian Bar.


• 2-4 years post-qualification experience.


• Experience in banking, fintech, payments, financial services, or another regulated industry is preferred.


• Strong knowledge of Nigerian coprorate, commercial, banking, and regulatory law.


• Good understanding of CBN, data protection, AML/CFT, KYC, and consumer protection requirements.


• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.


• Excellent analytical, research, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• High integrity, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail.