Legal and Compliance Manager at Total Secure Nigeria

 Role Description

• As the Legal and Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the company adheres to all regulatory, legal, and corporate governance requirements.
• You will play a key role in managing the legal affairs of the organization, including drafting agreements, providing legal advice, and overseeing company secretarial duties.
• This position requires someone with a strong background in legal functions, particularly in the financial sector, who can manage compliance programs and safeguard the company’s regulatory standing. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Legal Advisory: 

• Provide expert legal advice to the company’s leadership and all departments. 
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents to ensure the company's interests are protected. 
• Manage legal disputes, litigations, and alternative dispute resolution processes. 
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, particularly financial regulations, company law, labor laws, and corporate governance codes. 

Compliance Management: 

• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust compliance framework. 
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure that the company remains compliant with relevant laws. 
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and respond to queries, inspections, and audits. 
• Conduct periodic compliance audits and prepare detailed reports for the senior management team. 

Company Secretariat: 

• Serve as the company secretary, handling board meetings, preparing agendas, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. 
• Maintain corporate records, including minutes of meetings and resolutions. 
• Coordinate the filing of statutory documents with regulatory authorities (e.g., CAC, SEC). 

Job Specifications: 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB). 
• BL (Nigerian Bar Qualification) is mandatory. 
• A Master’s degree or professional certifications in Compliance, Corporate Governance, or related fields would be an advantage. 

Experience: 

• Minimum of 7-10 years of post-call experience in a legal or compliance role, with at least 3 years in a managerial position. 
• Prior experience in the financial services sector (e.g., banks, microfinance institutions, insurance companies) is required. 
• Proven track record of drafting, negotiating, and managing legal agreements and contracts. 
• Demonstrated experience in handling corporate governance and company secretarial duties. 

Skills: 

• Excellent knowledge of Nigerian law, financial regulations, and corporate governance principles. 
• Strong communication and drafting skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, and legally sound documents. 

Added Advantage: 

• Experience as a Company Secretary in a financial institution. 
• Certification in Corporate Governance, Compliance, or Risk Management. 
• Proficiency in drafting legal agreements, including loan agreements, partnership agreements, and service contracts. 
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies like SEC, CBN, and NDIC. 

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. 
• Health insurance and other benefits. 
• Professional development and growth opportunities.