Legal/Compliance Officer at Cardinal Torch Company Limited

Job Summary

The Company is a Group Holding Company which specializes in all areas of Agriculture (farming, processing and exportation) and Oil & Gas Industry. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Officer with a strong background in regulatory compliance, business advisory, contract law, Real estate, Tax, Intellectual Property, Labour and corporate governance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all Cardinal Torch’s business operations and processes comply with relevant laws and regulations, providing strategic legal advice and business support to Cardinal Torch business activities, initiatives, drafting and reviewing contracts, and overseeing corporate governance matters. Previous experience in either Banking, Finance, Commodities will be an added advantage.

In performance of your duties, the successful candidate shall work in conjunction with the Legal Officer (Dispute Resolution) under the supervision of the Company Secretary and General Counsel to report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Job Responsibilities

Legal

• Liaison with all the subsidiaries within Cardinal Torch, service providers, external legal advisers, and government agencies.
• Maintenance and review of Legal Agreements.
• Developing and overseeing that Cardinal Torch meets its compliance obligations under relevant laws and the requirements of regulatory authorities.
• Negotiation, drafting and implementation of the terms of agreements in all business contracts and agreements. 
• Responsible for providing legal support in controlling customer complaints to mitigate the risk of litigation
• Review all documentation that has legal implications for the company prior to execution and implementing. 
• Ensure all contracts and commitments are brought to the attention and notice to the Company Secretary for vetting and approval.

Compliance

• Review of all relevant statutory laws and regulations applicable to the Cardinal Torch Company and ensure compliance with these.
• Ensure that business activities are conducted in conformity with all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all regulatory permissions remain current and appropriate for business needs.
• Continual compliance risk assessment of company practices together with the development of internal policies and procedures, compliance training and protocols.
• Serve as liaison for all regulatory bodies as well as maintaining relationships with relevant legal bodies and trade associations.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments and industry initiatives and advise management accordingly.
• Liaise with third parties, together with the company’s management, that wish to understand the company’s control environment, compliance policies and procedures. 
• Provide reporting with respect to regulatory requirements and developments
• Develop compliance checklists and prepare compliance reports, as and when due
• Inform the Internal Audit unit of any findings as regards non-compliance that may require investigation
• Ensuring compliance with best practices
• Any other duties as required by the Unit head

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience working as a Compliance or a similar role.
• Professional compliance advanced degree/certifications will be preferred.
• Familiar with all business state and local regulations.
• Articulate, effective communication skills with the ability to communicate internally and externally (lawyers, regulators, auditors) at all levels.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Customer-oriented individual and an outstanding problem-solver.
• A keen eye on details for accuracy.
• Good time management skills.

Only candidates within Lagos Island and its environs would be shortlisted.