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Full Time |
Lagos |
Posted 4 weeks ago |
JOB TITLE: Head of Legal & Compliance
JOB LOCATION: Lagos
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JOB DETAILS:
- As Head of Legal & Compliance at Renmoney, you will drive the Legal & Compliance department and ensure the company is protected against legal, compliance, and governance risks at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee the execution of Renmoney’s legal and compliance strategy
- Lead the Legal and Compliance team whilst ensuring alignment with the Company’s overall objectives
- Provide leadership and guidance on legal and regulatory matters to all business functions including Board members and senior management
- Manage legal issues and risks and ensure that Renmoney is optimally protected against Internal and external risks across all constituencies
- Oversee contract negotiations and overall contract management
- Manage external legal counsel in handling litigation, arbitration, and other legal disputes
- Represent the company in legal proceedings, regulatory investigations, or hearings as required
- Oversee the defense of lawsuits and mitigate any legal risk exposure
- Oversee Renmoney’s corporate governance practices, ensuring compliance with company policies, shareholder agreements, and statutory obligations
- Ensure that Renmoney’s business is conducted with integrity and in compliance with legal and ethical standards
- Prepare and review board materials and presentations regarding legal, compliance and governance matters
- Provide counsel and guidance to all internal constituents to ensure adherence to the company’s Corporate Governance Handbook
- Develop, implement, oversee, and promptly update Renmoney’s compliance programs and policies to meet regulatory requirements
- Monitor regulatory developments and ensure the company is aware of and compliant with regulatory changes
- Conduct risk assessments to identify areas of potential compliance vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions
- Implement training programs to ensure employees and Board members are aware of compliance requirements
- Serve as the point of contact for regulatory authorities
- Effectively handle regulatory inquiries, audits, and inspections
- Maintain strong relationships with relevant regulatory bodies to ensure compliance
Requirements
- LLB degree from an accredited university and BL from the Nigerian Law School. Masters’ degree will be an advantage, especially from a UK university
- At least twelve (12) years of post-call legal experience with Corporate / Commercial law experience in a reputable law firm or a CBN-regulated entity.
- Proven leadership and team management experience.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. Ability to manage complex legal matters and multiple stakeholders.
- Extreme attention to detail is a must.
- In-depth knowledge of the finance industry particularly as it relates to banks and other financial institutions.
- Excellent communication skills and impeccable attention to detail.
Benefits
- You’ll receive competitive compensation and work with amazing people.
- You’ll work in a beautiful environment with a flat structure and solve complex, real-world challenges.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the ongoing Renmoney job opening, visit the APPLICATION PORTAL to submit your application!
Deadline: Tomorrow
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Job Category | Banking / Financial Services |
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