Legal Compliance Officer at Brit Property Nigeria

Job Summary

• The Legal Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring the organization operates in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• The role combines legal advisory functions with compliance oversight to mitigate regulatory risks, strengthen governance frameworks, and support sustainable business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and corporate documents
• Provide legal advisory support to management and business units
• Interpret laws and regulations impacting the organization
• Manage corporate governance documentation and statutory filings
• Liaise with external counsel and regulatory bodies when required
• Support dispute resolution and litigation management
• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance policies and procedures
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and regulatory gap analyses
• Ensure adherence to applicable laws, industry standards, and internal controls
• Monitor regulatory updates and advise management on implications
• Coordinate regulatory filings and reporting requirements
• Investigate compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions
• Deliver compliance training and awareness programs
• Prepare compliance reports for senior management and the board

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
• Called to the Bar (BL)
• 2 - 4 years post-qualification experience in legal and/or compliance roles
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, regulatory compliance, and governance
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills
• Strong understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks
• High ethical standards and attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies:

• Regulatory interpretation
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Contract management
• Policy development and enforcement
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Organizational and multitasking abilities.