Legal & Compliance Officer at Koins Microfinance Bank

Koins Microfinance Bank Limited, a member of Primera Africa Group, is a fully licensed microfinance bank dedicated to providing innovative financial solutions to businesses and individuals. Our goal is to enhance financial inclusion by offering a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal & Compliance Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Legal Counsel to support the organization’s legal, contractual, and governance activities.
• The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, advising internal stakeholders on legal risks, and ensuring regulatory and corporate compliance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, Service Level Agreements, vendor/supplier contracts, and Data Processing Agreements.
• Provide practical legal advisory support to business teams, identifying contractual risks and guiding commercial decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance contract templates, standard clauses, and legal playbooks to ensure consistency and risk mitigation.
• Support data protection and privacy initiatives, including conducting DPIAs and reviewing data processing arrangements for compliance.
• Assist with corporate governance activities, including preparation of board resolutions, powers of attorney, and maintenance of statutory registers.
• Manage external counsel engagements, monitor legal spend, and support litigation, dispute resolution, and pre-litigation matters.
• Collaborate with the Compliance function to draft policies and provide regulatory advisory support, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and industry standards.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2026.