Head, Legal & Ethical Compliance Services at Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS)

Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) is a professional institute established by Act 105 of 1992 as a not-for-profit organization to provide training for professionals in stockbroking, securities and investment, fund and portfolio management, asset management, investment management, and other related fields. It is also responsible for the regulation and discipline of members of the profession. CIS is an affiliated member of APBN and an active member of Association of Certified International Investment Analysts (ACIIA) based in Switzerland.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Legal & Ethical Compliance Services

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Nigeria’s foremost professional body for securities and investment professionals, seeks a dynamic Legal & Compliance expert to join its leadership team as Head, Legal & Ethical Compliance Services.

About the Role

• Reporting to the Registrar / Chief Executive, this strategic role ensures legal and ethical governance across the Institute, safeguarding its integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting professional ethics.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel, draft/review contracts, manage litigation, and interpret laws affecting CIS
• Champion ethical practice; review and enforce the Code of Ethics and handle disciplinary matters
• Oversee compliance with legal/regulatory requirements; implement risk-mitigation frameworks
• Serve as Secretary to the Investigating Panel and Disciplinary Tribunal.

Qualifications

• LLB, BL (qualified to practice in Nigeria); LLM in Securities Law/Financial Regulation an advantage
• Min. 10 years post-call experience, 5+ years in senior legal/compliance roles (preferably financial services)
• Knowledge of capital market laws, corporate governance, regulatory filings
• Certifications in Compliance, Ethics, or Governance are a plus
• Must hold a current practicing license.

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong knowledge of capital market legal frameworks
• Excellent drafting, advisory & stakeholder engagement skills
• High integrity, attention to detail, and ethical leadership
• Demonstrated success managing legal risk and compliance frameworks.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobvacancies@cisinigeria.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.