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Head of Legal and Compliance at Venerer Talent Africa

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Lagos
Posted 5 months ago

Job Title: Head of Legal and Compliance

Job Overview

  • The Head of Legal and Compliance will lead the company’s legal and compliance functions, ensuring that all operations and business activities align with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  • This role involves providing strategic legal advice, managing compliance programs, and mitigating risks to safeguard the company’s reputation and assets.

Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory:

  • Provide proactive legal counsel to senior management on a broad range of issues, including regulatory compliance, corporate governance, employment law, intellectual property, and general commercial matters.
  • Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of various legal documents, such as investment agreements, commercial contracts, and partnership agreements.
  • Manage and resolve legal disputes, litigation, and regulatory inquiries, coordinating with external legal counsel as necessary.

Compliance Management:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance program that ensures adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Monitor and interpret regulatory developments affecting the asset management industry, advising the leadership team on necessary actions and updates.
  • Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and audits, implementing corrective actions to address any identified issues.

Policy Development and Training:

  • Establish and update internal policies and procedures to promote a culture of compliance and ethical behavior across the organization.
  • Design and deliver training programs to educate employees on legal and compliance matters, including anti-money laundering (AML), data protection, and conflict of interest policies.

Team Leadership:

  • Lead and mentor a team of legal and compliance professionals, fostering professional development and ensuring high performance.
  • Collaborate with various departments to provide guidance on legal and compliance issues related to business initiatives and operations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from any recognized university
  • A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in legal and compliance roles within the financial services or asset management industry.
  • In-depth knowledge of Nigerian laws and regulations governing asset management, including securities laws, investment advisory regulations, and corporate governance standards.
  • Proven experience in developing and managing compliance programs and conducting internal audits.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a track record of effectively advising senior leadership.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional certifications such as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), or similar credentials.
  • Experience working with international regulatory frameworks and cross-border transactions.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is no 28th February, 2025. Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Job Features

Job CategoryDiplomacy / Legal Affairs / International Relations Jobs, Legal / Law Enforcement jobs

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