Legal & Compliance Officer at OnfleekQ Technologies Limited

Job Description

• At onfleekQ, we’re building Africa’s leading on-demand beauty services platform—and with innovation comes responsibility. We’re looking for a Legal & Compliance Officer to help us stay ahead of regulatory, data protection, and legal requirements as we scale.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as Data Protection Officer (DPO) per NDPA 2023 & NDPR guidelines.
• Manage RoPA (Records of Processing Activities), privacy notices, and consent protocols for user data.
• Draft and update Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, vendor agreements, and other legal contracts.
• Monitor changes in tech law, employment law, advertising, and consumer protection regulations.
• Handle regulatory correspondences from NDPC, NCC, CAC, FIRS, and other bodies.

Statutory Filings & Corporate Compliance

• Ensure timely annual returns and Board resolutions filing with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
• Coordinate SCUML registration and ensure compliance for financial transactions.
• Liaise with tax consultants on FIRS, PAYE, and VAT filings for the company.
• Ensure compliance with employee contracts, labour law, and disciplinary procedures.
• Maintain and advise on company Intellectual Property (IP) rights—especially brand/trademark registration.

Arbitration, Escalations & Dispute Resolution

• Lead vendor-customer dispute mediation and develop ADR processes.
• Draft arbitration clauses and serve as first legal contact for escalated complaints and third-party claims.
• Respond to demand letters, legal notices, and contract breaches.
• Coordinate internal investigations when user disputes arise or terms are violated.

Law Enforcement, SOS & Content Liability

• Coordinate with Nigeria Police Force, DSS, and relevant authorities for lawful disclosure of user data.
• Ensure compliance when processing SOS video or audio content, including consent, storage, and evidentiary use.
• Maintain protocols for handling data access requests, user takedown notices, and regulatory audits.
• Respond to formal requests for digital evidence during criminal investigations or civil proceedings.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) & Barrister at Law (B.L.) required; LLM and  data protection certification is an advantage.
• Must be Called to Bar.
• Minimum of 3–5 years post-call experience in tech law, regulatory compliance, or corporate legal advisory.
• Demonstrated understanding of Nigerian data protection laws (NDPA, NDPR) and CAC regulations.
• Proven experience in dispute mediation, contract drafting, and legal research.
• Familiarity with startup dynamics, mobile platforms, and digital consumer rights law.