Head of Legal at CyberCollect Limited

CyberCollect Limited is a new collection agency established in Lagos. We provide professional debt collection services for banks, microfinance institutions, and telecommunication companies in Nigeria. Our mission is to ensure effective debt recovery while complying with legislation and ethical standards, helping creditors minimize losses and assisting debtors in finding optimal solutions to their financial problems.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Legal

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Temporary

Main Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating partnership agreements, contracts, and arrangements with various partners and contractors, considering the specifics of Nigerian law.
• Engaging with Nigerian regulatory and oversight agencies, including FCCPC, NDPR, and other authorities, to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to data collection and protection.
• Ensuring adherence to regulations concerning data processing and protection (NDPR, Data Protection Act), and implementing best practices in information security.
• Organizing and overseeing the company's contractual work, including drafting, reviewing, and maintaining documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Providing legal support for all business processes and ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
• Monitoring legislative and regulatory changes that may impact the company’s activities, especially in data collection, data protection, and corporate law.
• Conducting risk assessments and providing legal advice on security measures.
• Representing the company’s interests in court proceedings, administrative, and regulatory investigations related to compliance issues.
• Developing internal policies on regulatory compliance, anti-fraud measures, and cybersecurity.
• Implementing and monitoring data security requirements, preventing cybersecurity threats, and data leaks.

Requirements

• Higher legal education, preferably obtained in Russia.
• Knowledge of the Russian language at least at an intermediate level (for working with international documentation).
• At least 5 years of experience providing legal support in companies, preferably with knowledge of contractual and regulatory activities.
• Deep understanding of legal issues related to debt collection activities, including Nigerian regulations (FCCPC, NDPR), as well as international standards.
• Knowledge of data protection laws (NDPR, Data Protection Act) and their practical application.
• Negotiation skills, ability to analyze contractual documentation and regulatory documentation from authorities.
• Strong ethical standards, responsibility, and team-working skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multitasking environment.
• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualities:

• Leadership qualities and ability to advise management on legal risks.
• Stress resilience and analytical skills.

Conditions:

• Competitive salary level.
• Opportunities for professional and career growth.

Application Closing Date
26th April, 2026.