Legal and Compliance Associate at Nomba (Formerly Kudi)

We are currently looking to hire a Legal and Compliance Associate who will carry out the following: 

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including but not limited to, vendor agreements, service agreements, licensing agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Provide legal advice and support to various departments on corporate governance matters, including corporate structure, compliance with corporate regulations, and board governance.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on a variety of issues related to corporate law, commercial transactions, and industry regulations.
• Assist in the resolution of commercial disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation, as necessary.
• Collaborate with external legal counsel on complex legal matters and litigation cases.
• Stay informed about developments in corporate law and industry regulations that may impact the company and provide proactive advice and recommendations to senior management.
• Monitor and report on agents/merchants onboarding for compliance with the Organisations KYC process.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities, including reports of investigations, training sessions, and audits.
• Develop and conduct training sessions for company employees on legal matters, compliance requirements, and best practices.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5-8 years post call 
• Strong oral and written communications skills 
• Time management 
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• Attention to details ​