Legal And Compliance Officer

Legal & Compliance Officer

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.