Head, Legal & Compliance at Klasha

Klasha makes it easy for African consumers to shop online. We build technology that allows African consumers to easily access the goods they want on the continent. We enable payments online in local African currencies and can handle the last-mile logistics for our retail partners too. Statistically, Africa is the future, so we believe consumers on the continent should have the same frictionless access to the global e-commerce economy as consumers in the West.

Klasha was founded in Lagos, Nigeria in 2018 and is backed by Techstars, Ginco Investments and a group of notable angel investors. Klasha is run by 20-somethings from five nationalities that speak six different languages between them. Klasha has offices in Johannesburg, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Legal & Compliance

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The Head, Legal and Compliance will be responsible for overseeing and managing all legal, regulatory, and compliance functions within the organisation.
• This role involves ensuring that the company operates within the boundaries of the law, adheres to industry regulations, and maintains robust corporate governance practices.
• The successful candidate will provide strategic legal advice, implement compliance programs, mitigate legal risks, and ensure adherence to legal standards.

Person Specification

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) and admission to practice law in Nigeria (BL).
• Relevant certifications in Compliance or Corporate Governance (e.g., CCEP, CIPP) are desirable.
• At least 5 years of legal experience in the fintech industry with a significant portion in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• In-depth knowledge of the legal landscape, industry regulations, and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• High ethical standards and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and technologies.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talent@klasha.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.