CORPORATE LEGAL MANAGER (FINANCE INDUSTRY) AT NICOLE SINCLAIR CONSULTING

About Company:

Nicole Sinclair Consulting is a dynamic Human Resources Consulting firm. We are positioned to help nurture your business, its people and maximize vision.

Job Description:

Legal Advisory & Regulatory Compliance

• Advise executive management and business units on all legal and regulatory matters affecting operations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including BOFIA, CAMA 2020, CBN Guidelines, SEC Rules, NDIC, PENCOM, NAICOM, and NDPR.
• Monitor new laws, regulations, and circulars, and implement internal compliance frameworks.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies (CBN, SEC, NDIC, FRC, NFIU, etc.) on compliance and inspection matters.

Team Dispute Resolution & Litigation

• Manage all litigation, arbitration, and debt recovery cases involving the organization.
• Supervise external counsel, monitor case progress, and manage associated legal costs.
• Develop strategies for dispute prevention and effective resolution.
• Represent the company at tribunals, regulatory hearings, or court proceedings when required.

Corporate Governance

• Ensure compliance with corporate governance codes and CBN governance standards.
• Support the Board of Directors in conducting meetings, preparing resolutions, and maintaining statutory records.
• File all required statutory returns with CAC, CBN, and other relevant authorities.
• Ensure directors and senior officers comply with fit-and-proper and disclosure requirements.

Strategic Advisory & Risk Management

• Provide strategic legal input on corporate initiatives, partnerships, investments, and mergers/acquisitions.
• Identify and mitigate potential legal and regulatory risks in the company’s operations.
• Contribute to business strategy sessions as a member of the executive management team.
• Lead internal legal awareness and compliance training across departments.

Leadership & Administration

• Lead, mentor, and develop the legal team to ensure professional excellence and operational efficiency.
• Oversee departmental budgeting, external counsel management, and performance metrics.
• Foster a culture of compliance, integrity, and proactive legal risk management.

Requirements:

• Proven experience handling CBN, SEC, and NDIC regulatory matters.
• Strong knowledge of commercial, banking, and corporate law, as well as governance and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, corporate governance, litigation management, and regulatory liaison.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized university.
• (Barrister-at-Law)from the Nigerian Law School.
• Master’s Degree (LL.M or MBA)
• Minimum of 15 years post-call legal experience, with at least 8 years in a senior management role within the finance, banking or investment industry.

Salary

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