Head, Legal & Ethical Compliance Services at Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS)

• The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Nigeria’s foremost professional body for securities and investment professionals, seeks a dynamic Legal & Compliance expert to join its leadership team as Head, Legal & Ethical Compliance Services.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Reporting to the Registrar/Chief Executive, this strategic role ensures legal and ethical governance across the Institute, safeguarding its integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting professional ethics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide expert legal counsel, draft/review contracts, manage litigation, and interpret laws affecting CIS
• Champion ethical practice; review and enforce the Code of Ethics and handle disciplinary matters
• Oversee compliance with legal/regulatory requirements; implement risk-mitigation frameworks
• Serve as Secretary to the Investigating Panel and Disciplinary Tribunal

QUALIFICATIONS

• LLB, BL (qualified to practice in Nigeria); LLM in Securities Law/Financial Regulation an advantage
• Min. 10 years post-call experience, 5+ years in senior legal/compliance roles (preferably financial services)
• Knowledge of capital market laws, corporate governance, regulatory filings
• Certifications in Compliance, Ethics, or Governance are a plus
• Must hold a current practicing license

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Strong knowledge of capital market legal frameworks
• Excellent drafting, advisory & stakeholder engagement skills
• High integrity, attention to detail, and ethical leadership
• Demonstrated success managing legal risk and compliance frameworks