About the Role
Pishon & Brooks Advisory Services Limited (PBAS) is a leading professional services firm supporting clients through comprehensive HR and advisory solutions. We are looking for a dedicated Legal and Compliance Officer to strengthen our internal legal framework, drive regulatory adherence, and support our corporate governance objectives in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Provide expert legal guidance on daily business operations, contracts, commercial agreements, and dispute resolution.
- Develop and implement robust compliance frameworks, including AML, whistleblowing, and data protection policies under the NDPA and GDPR.
- Handle all company secretarial duties, ensuring seamless compliance with CAMA, maintaining statutory registers, and filing returns with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
- Manage end-to-end board management processes, including preparing agendas, meeting papers, and taking accurate minutes for board and committee meetings.
- Oversee intellectual property assets, managing trademark, copyright, and patent registrations with relevant authorities like the Trademark Registry.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies such as the NDPC and secure necessary operational licenses and permits.
- Possession of an LLB degree and a BL from the Nigerian Law School.
- Minimum of 5 years of post-call experience in legal practice, corporate secretarial practice, or regulatory compliance roles.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Nigerian regulatory frameworks, corporate law, intellectual property, and data privacy regulations (NDPA/GDPR).
- Demonstrated project management abilities with strong organizational, research, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuous career development within a dynamic advisory firm.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and stimulating work environment that values innovation and integrity.