Head of Legal & Compliance

Job Description

The position

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