Team Lead, Legal Services at Swiftlink Global Services

SwiftLink Global Services Limited is a provider of payment solutions services, licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. We specialise in secure end-to-end payment solutions, connecting and empowering individuals, businesses, and communities across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Team Lead, Legal Services

Location: Central Area, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

• To advise on and execute legal and compliance responsibilities in support of Swiftlink’s business activities.
• This includes interpreting laws and regulations, ensuring corporate governance, and maintaining full regulatory and statutory compliance across all functional areas.
• The role will also lead the implementation of a compliance culture and effective control frameworks suitable for a dynamic fintech environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and framework to cover any noted gaps.
• Develop and update the corporate legal and compliance strategy for the organization, including relevant policies and procedures.
• Provide legal advice and support on all aspects of Swiftlink’s operations, particularly those relating to financial services, payment systems, and technology regulation.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, circulars, and guidelines issued by regulatory bodies (e.g., CBN, NDIC, NITDA, SEC, and EFCC).
• Develop and implement an effective compliance framework tailored to fintech operations, including AML/CFT obligations.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure ongoing compliance with licensing, data protection (NDPR), and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate regulatory audits and inspections, and act as the main contact for all compliance-related queries from regulators.
• Ensure corporate governance is upheld, and statutory registers and records are maintained in accordance with CAMA and other legal frameworks.
• Draft, review, and manage all contractual agreements, NDAs, MoUs, and regulatory filings.
• Proactively identify legal and compliance risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance obligations and ethical standards.
• Maintain a Contracts Register and ensure contract obligations are met.
• Serve as the company’s liaison on legal disputes, investigations, and dispute resolution matters.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure the legal and compliance perspective is integrated into operational decisions.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Board or the COO and other stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• A First Degree in Law (LL.B) and must have been called to the Nigerian Bar (B.L).
• LL.M (Master of Law) is an added advantage.
• Professional membership: Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), or compliance-related certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE, CIN) preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience, including legal advisory, regulatory compliance, and contract management in fintech or financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks for payment systems, AML/CFT, data protection (NDPR), and fintech operations.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: f.omore@swiftlink.ng using the position as the subject of the email.