Legal / Compliance Officer at Lotus Capital Limited

Lotus Capital Limited is a full-service ethical investment management company specializing in Asset Management, Private Wealth Management, and Financial Advisory services. Lotus Capital is a pioneer in non-interest finance in Nigeria and duly registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) as Fund Managers. Over the last 16 years, we have consistently contributed towards the growth of non-interest finance in the Nigerian capital market, and also manage 3 mutual funds listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal / Compliance Officer

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Dimensions

• Legal Advisory.
• Contract Management.
• Regulatory Compliance.
• Corporate Governance.
• Enterprise Risk Management.
• Recovery and Litigation.

Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory: negotiate, draft, review, and advise on legal and capital market documents including prospectus, trust deed, term sheet, transaction agreements, non-disclosure agreements, service level, and other agreements.
• Islamic Finance Deal Advisory & Thought Leadership: research and advise on Islamic finance deal structures and ensure the company’s services are Shariah compliant. Represent the company in engagements with regulators and Islamic finance institutions. Conduct internal and client-facing sessions on Islamic finance.
• Legal Research: interpret relevant laws, regulations, policies, and documents for other departments.
• Investments: review investee transactions and oversee the litigation portfolio.
• Corporate Governance: prepare board and committee papers, manage pre- and post-meeting documentation, and provide general support for governance activities.
• Legal Risk Management: Liaise with relevant departments to identify legal risks in transactions and company processes and offer solutions that balance legal risk with commercial goals. Conduct regular risk assessments, propose and implement preventive measures.
• Compliance: draft and manage the approval and review process of internal policies and procedures. Lead compliance training and education initiatives across the organization. Monitor and interpret regulatory changes and assess their impact on business operations.
• Legal Operations & Process Improvement: Conduct quality assurance checks on the work of other team members and provide them with guidance and support. Maintain and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Legal and Compliance Unit.
• Stakeholder Management: Interface with key stakeholders including regulators, self-regulatory organizations, trustees, issuing houses, securities exchanges, and capital market trade groups.

Key Interfaces:

• Company Secretary.
• Other departments.
• Regulatory Authorities & Trade Groups –SEC, CAC, BPP, Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria, Fund Managers Association, Non-Interest Financial Institutions Association of Nigeria, etc.

Competencies and Skills

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications in a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years post-call experience.
• Proven experience negotiating and drafting commercial agreements as well as managing transactions from inception to completion.
• Prior experience in fintech, issuing houses or capital markets firms, the banking industry, or a leading law firm.
• Demonstrated experience or certification in Islamic finance will be an added advantage.
• Intellectually curious, a love of learning, excellent research skills, very well-spoken and well-read
• Excellent interpersonal skills, easy to work with, ability to manage multiple stakeholders with tact.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities
• SEC Registered sponsored individual
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook).

Application Closing Date
5th June, 2025.