Senior Legal and Compliance Counsel

KingMakers is a proudly African company shaping the future of sports and iGaming entertainment across the continent.

Since 2018, we've been building platforms — including BetKing and SuperSportBet — that bring millions of fans closer to the excitement of play through technology, integrity, and innovation.

Operating across markets such as Nigeria and South Africa, we're part of a new generation of African businesses redefining what quality, trust, and entertainment look like in our industry.

Our vision is clear: to be the home where Africa plays.At KingMakers, we move fast, stay curious, and hold ourselves to high standards of performance and accountability. We believe great products don't just entertain — they build connection, opportunity, and pride across the communities we serve.

As a Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel at KingMakers, you will be a key partner to the business by providing expert legal guidance across corporate, commercial and regulatory matters.

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams (tax, finance, compliance, HR), engage with regulators and external counsel, and help ensure good governance and legal risk management in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Provide legal advice on corporate transactions and operational matters in Nigeria and, where needed, across the Group.
• Support regulatory engagement: stakeholder meetings, report submissions, compliance with tax and levies.
• Collaborate with corporate service providers and internal tax and finance teams.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements (leases, forex, supplier contracts, etc.).
• Update and maintain legal templates, including employment agreements.
• Handle IP-related matters, including cease and desist letters.
• Support company secretarial duties and ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements.
• Lead or support on AML and data protection audits and submissions.
• Manage escalated disputes and litigation, including engagement with law enforcement where required.
• Oversee regulatory filings with SCUML (CTR, CBTR, FTR).
• Manage supplier and regulatory KYC processes and due diligence projects.
• Train and mentor junior legal staff.
• Liaise with and coordinate external legal counsel.

• Qualified solicitor with 7+ years PQE in Nigeria.
• Experience in corporate and commercial law from a top law firm or established in-house legal team.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with ability to manage multiple projects.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and ability to handle confidential matters.
• Well-organised and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-moving industry.

How you do it – Expectations for fulfilling your role:

At KingMakers, culture isn't just a set of words on a wall, it's how we show up, how we work, and how we grow. That's why we created Our CROWNS: six bold, clear and actionable values that guide how we make decisions, collaborate, and raise the bar for ourselves and each other.

• Customer First: We build with and for our customers. Whether internal or external, we care deeply about what drives them and always strive to deliver real, meaningful value.
• Raise the Bar: We take initiative, take ownership, and never settle. We're not here to show off, we're here to make an impact, raise standards, and push for better every time.
• Operate with Candor: We build trust through openness and honesty. We speak clearly, listen actively, and make space for others to be part of the conversation. Truth with kindness, always.
• We Build Together: We collaborate across teams, support one another, and leave egos aside. We succeed as a team, lifting each other up and sharing the load.
• No Hesitation, Never Reckless: We move boldly and responsibly. We take smart risks, speak up, and try new things, with the courage to own the outcome and the clarity to avoid chaos.
• Speed & Iteration: We act fast, learn fast, and improve fast. We cut through the noise, take action, and adapt quickly. Progress beats perfection.

• Up to 25 Days Leave
• Daily Free Lunch
• Pension Contribution
• Hybrid work
• Transportation
• 13th Month
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance