Legal & Compliance Officer at Pishon and Brooks Advisory Services

Job Objectives

• The Legal and Compliance Officer will support the legal and compliance functions by providing legal guidance, developing and implementing compliance policies, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities 
Legal:

• Provide legal guidance on business operations, contracts, and agreements
• Review and draft contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
• Manage litigation and disputes.

Compliance:
Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures, including:

• Data protection policies (NDPA and GDPR)
• Anti-money laundering (AML) policies
• Whistleblowing policies
• Monitor and report compliance with laws and regulations
• Conduct training and awareness programs
• Ensure compliance with NDPA and GDPR regulations, including:
• Data subject requests and complaints
• Data breach reporting and management
• Liaise with regulatory bodies (e.g., CAC, NDPC)
• Obtain necessary licenses and permits

Company Secretarial: 

• Ensure compliance with Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) and other regulatory requirements
• Maintain company records and registers
• Prepare and file statutory returns with CAC

Prepare papers for board and board committee meetings, including:

• Agendas
• Meeting papers
• Take minutes of board and board committee meetings
• Manage board and committee meetings, including logistics and documentation

Intellectual Property:
Manage the company’s intellectual property assets, including:

• Trademarks
• Copyrights
• Patents
• Handle registration and maintenance of IP assets with relevant authorities (e.g., Trademark Registry, Copyright Commission)
• Develop and implement IP protection strategies
• Any other duties as may be directed by the Company Secretary.

Others:

• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Head Legal/ Company Secretary

Requirements
Essential experience & qualifications:

• LLB or equivalent law degree, BL (Nigerian Law School)
• 5+ years of experience in legal, company secretarial, or compliance roles
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian laws and regulations, including NDPA, GDPR, and IP laws
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and laws.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Experience of managing or conducting high-impact policy-related research projects
• Experience of contributing to the development of influencing strategies
• Project management skills; ability to co-ordinate complex and multiple projects
• Highly organised and able to develop systems and processes as necessary
• Able to prioritise and schedule tasks, deal with workload conflicts and deliver to a high standard.