Head of Legal
1 week ago
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide legal advisory to management on banking operations, lending, contracts, and
corporate matters.
• Ensure compliance with CBN MFB guidelines, NDPC data protection laws, and AML/CFT
regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, loan agreements, and vendor/service
agreements.
• Manage regulatory engagements, examinations, licensing requirements, and statutory
filings.
• Identify and mitigate legal, compliance, and operational risks across the bank.
• Oversee dispute resolution, litigation, and debt recovery matters.
• Develop and implement internal legal policies and governance frameworks.
• Support product development and operational processes with regulatory direction.
• Conduct legal and compliance training for staff.
Requirements:
• LLB and BL from a recognized institution; call to the Nigerian Bar is mandatory.
• Minimum of 8–10 years post-call experience, preferably in the banking or financial
services sector.
• Strong understanding of CBN Microfinance Bank regulations, lending laws, NDPC/data
protection rules, and AML/CFT requirements.
• Experience handling litigation, debt recovery, corporate governance, and regulatory
compliance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and interpretative skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and ability to manage sensitive matters.
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