Role Overview

The Legal & Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring that Blackaion Capital Management Limited operate within the legal and regulatory frameworks governing their respective industries. This role will oversee compliance with financial regulations, corporate governance standards, contract management, regulatory licensing, operational compliance and risk management processes.

Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory & Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents for both Blackaion Capital and Swap Station Mobility.
• Provide legal opinions on company operations, business transactions, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure contract compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Support dispute resolution and litigation management when necessary.

Regulatory Compliance

• Support and monitor compliance with SEC rules and regulations appliable to Blackaion Capital’s activities.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of regulatory developments and proactively advice management on potential impact.

Governance & Risk Management

• Support the development, implementation and monitor internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Support the management with governance matters, including shareholder agreements and corporate filings.
• Support compliance training for staff.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support / Act as liaison with regulators e.g CAC, SEC, PenCom, tax authorities etc.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel when required.

Provide compliance support to investors, partners and financial institutions during due diligence processes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) from a recognized university. Member of the Nigerian Bar Association (Compulsory).
• Minimum of 3 – 6 years post call experience in corporate / commercial law, preferably in finance, fintech, energy/transport sectors.
• Strong knowledge of SEC, CBN, and other regulatory frameworks applicable to financial advisory firms.
• Familiarity with infrastructure, renewable energy, or mobility regulations is an advantage.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts, policies, and regulatory submissions.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
• High ethical standards, discretion, and attention to detail.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills
• Regulatory compliance management
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Business acumen with cross-industry adaptability
• Stakeholder management
• Integrity and professional judgement.

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