Head of Legal & Compliance at Renmoney

Renmoney - We are a passionate team determined to challenge the status quo and make financial inclusion count for the millions of under-banked individuals and small business owners in Nigeria. We provide loans, savings, and fixed deposit solutions to our customers. Our vision is to be the most convenient lending company, delivering outstanding service experiences.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Legal & Compliance

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.