Head of legal, Risk and Compliance at Pivotage Consulting

JOB BRIEF

This is an excellent opportunity for a Nigerian lawyer with a strong track record in delivering quality result in a highly complex financial business environment.Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate has a key role in advancing and defining the firm’s legal and compliance strategy.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the drafting and/or revision of loan agreements, marketing agreements, supplier agreements, data protection agreements, confidentiality agreements, along with much more.
• Provide company secretarial support, such as drafting Board minutes and Powers of Attorney; along with firm’s compliance documents and company accounts.
• Assist with a comprehensive bi-yearly risk assessment of all material business risks, as well as more regular data protection and compliance audits and monitoring progress in these areas.

QUALIFICATION

• Qualified lawyer with 6+ years' experience.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate compliance regulation, including anti-bribery and finance laws.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
•  Excellent written and oral communication skills along with an ability to develop and build good working relationships with other teams and departments.
• The ability to prioritise and lead projects from inception through to completion with a strong attention to detail.