Legal & Compliance Officer

About the Role

Arewa Trade and Investment Promotion Council is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Legal & Compliance Officer to join our foundation team. In this role, you will manage day-to-day legal and regulatory compliance across our fast-growing group of digital platforms spanning fintech, commerce, trade, and mining, ensuring our business operations align with Nigerian laws while supporting rapid expansion.

• Incorporate and register companies, business names, and manage Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) filings and annual returns.
• Conduct trademark searches, file applications, and secure domain names and intellectual property rights.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including NDAs, MOUs, service contracts, and platform terms of service.
• Implement and manage robust KYC, KYB, and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures for partners and counterparties.
• Maintain a comprehensive compliance calendar tracking regulatory filings, data protection (NDPA), and licensing requirements.
• Coordinate with external counsel for specialized legal matters, litigation, and complex regulatory applications.

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), BL, and a valid call to the Nigerian Bar with 4 to 8 years of post-call experience.
• Proven hands-on expertise with CAC filings, trademark registration, and drafting complex commercial contracts.
• Strong working knowledge of CAMA 2020, the Trade Marks Act, NDPA 2023, and relevant fintech or trade regulations.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and risk-assessment skills with the ability to provide clear advice in plain language.
• Prior experience in technology, e-commerce, fintech, or corporate legal practice is a distinct advantage.

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and comprehensive health insurance (HMO).
• Pension scheme and dedicated professional development support to advance your career.
• Opportunity to build and shape the legal foundations of a diverse and fast-growing group of innovative digital platforms.

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