Senior Legal and Compliance Officer at Nomba (Formerly Kudi)

Job Description

Compliance Management:

• Develop, implement, and monitor the organization’s compliance programs.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements across all business operations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines, ensuring the company complies with new or changing laws.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure timely reporting of compliance matters.

Legal Advisory:

• Provide legal advice and counsel to the organization on a broad range of legal and regulatory issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to minimize risks.
• Ensure legal protections for the company’s intellectual property, employment matters, and contractual relationships.
• Handle litigation and disputes, working with external legal counsel as necessary.

Policy Development:

• Develop and update internal policies, ensuring alignment with legal standards and corporate objectives.
• Conduct regular training for employees on compliance-related topics (e.g., anti-corruption, data protection, and ethical practices).
• Collaborate with departments to review procedures and policies to mitigate legal risks.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential legal and compliance risks within the organization and recommend corrective actions.
• Establish and monitor controls to prevent or mitigate legal and compliance risks.
• Lead internal investigations of compliance violations or potential legal issues.

Requirements

• 5-8 Years post-call experience.
• 3 Years of Compliance experience.
• Professional certification in compliance (e.g., Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)) is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements.