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.