Legal and Compliance Officer

Job title: Legal and Compliance Officer

Company: CareerBuddy

Job description: Job Description:This is a critical regulatory role where you will ensure the business complies with legal, regulatory, and internal policies. As a Legal and Compliance Officer, you will review contracts, monitor regulatory changes, lead training sessions, and mitigate legal risks. Your expertise in financial regulations, legal documentation, and compliance procedures will be essential to protecting the company’s interests.Who are we searching for?

• You’re a legal expert, well-versed in industry regulations and compliance frameworks.
• You’re detail-oriented, ensuring legal documents and policies align with statutory requirements.
• You’re an excellent communicator, capable of advising leadership on regulatory matters.
• You’re a proactive risk manager, identifying and mitigating potential legal threats.
• You’re knowledgeable about financial institutions, with experience in banking or lending compliance.

Your responsibilities…

• You will analyze legal and policy issues, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• You will draft, review, and update contracts, policies, and legal documents.
• You will monitor regulatory changes, advising leadership on implications and necessary adjustments.
• You will conduct research on legal issues, keeping the company informed of industry best practices.
• You will develop and implement compliance training programs, ensuring staff are aware of regulations.
• You will manage relationships with regulatory bodies, ensuring timely compliance with reporting requirements.
• You will support legal recovery efforts, handling charged-off loans and non-performing assets.

To be considered, you should have…

• A degree in Law (LLB) and a relevant professional certification is a plus.
• At least 4 years of post-call legal experience, with 12+ months in a financial institution.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, compliance frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to draft and review legal documents with precision.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies such as CBN, NDIC, EFCC, and credit bureaux.

Why this role matters…Your role ensures legal and regulatory integrity, protecting the organization from risks that could impact operations. By staying ahead of compliance requirements and proactively managing legal issues, you will safeguard the company’s financial and reputational health.Challenges you may face in this role…

• Navigating constantly evolving regulations, ensuring continuous compliance.
• Balancing legal risk with business growth, advising leadership on strategic decisions.
• Handling complex legal disputes and regulatory audits.

The goodies…

• A role that puts you at the forefront of legal and regulatory affairs.
• Opportunities for career advancement in corporate law and compliance.
• A work environment that values legal expertise and ethical business practices.

Expected salary:

Location: Lagos, Lagos State

Job date: Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:04:24 GMT