About the Role
iRecharge Tech-Innovations is a leading internet-powered distribution platform enabling users to seamlessly purchase virtual products and services such as airtime, mobile data, internet subscriptions, pay-TV, and bulk SMS. We are currently looking for a dynamic and dedicated Legal & Compliance Officer to join our growing team in Nigeria. In this role, you will play a crucial part in safeguarding our operations, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards, and supporting our mission to deliver innovative digital payment solutions safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial, technology, partnership, payment, and vendor agreements.
- Provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice on products, services, daily operations, and strategic partnerships.
- Ensure continuous compliance with directives from the CBN, NDIC, NDPC, NFIU, FCCPC, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
- Offer expert legal and regulatory guidance on digital banking, payments, fintech partnerships, data protection, KYC, and AML/CFT frameworks.
- Support regulatory licensing, routine filings, formal enquiries, and stakeholder engagements.
- Review, update, and implement robust legal and compliance policies, standard operating procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Assist with corporate governance matters, dispute resolution, litigation management, and regulatory investigations.
- Monitor evolving regulatory developments and proactively advise the business on their strategic and operational impact.
- Possession of an LL.B and BL with active admission to the Nigerian Bar.
- 2 to 4 years of solid post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm or corporate environment.
- Prior working experience in banking, fintech, payments, financial services, or another heavily regulated industry is strongly preferred.
- Strong, demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian corporate, commercial, banking, and regulatory law.
- Thorough understanding of CBN guidelines, data protection laws, AML/CFT mandates, KYC protocols, and consumer protection requirements.
- Exceptional contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
- Excellent analytical, legal research, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of integrity, sound professional judgment, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a fast-paced fintech environment.
- Collaborative and innovative work culture with a talented, forward-thinking team.
- Health insurance and other employee-centric welfare benefits.