About Company:
Reliance Health’s mission is to make quality healthcare delightful, affordable, and accessible in emerging markets. From Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal and beyond, we offer comprehensive health plans tailored to both employers’ and employees’ needs through an integrated approach that includes telemedicine, affordable health insurance, and a combination of partner and proprietary healthcare facilities. By leveraging advanced technology, we are transforming the healthcare landscape, making it more efficient and accessible for everyone.
Job Description:
- As Manager, Legal and Compliance Services, you’ll ensure that Reliance Health operates safely and within the law across all our markets.
- You’ll own day-to-day legal and compliance operations, support internal teams with practical legal guidance, and ensure regulatory requirements are translated into clear, actionable processes.
- If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and able to balance legal rigor with business needs, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for internal teams seeking legal guidance
- Review business proposals, product changes, and partnerships for legal risk
- Translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance
- Manage external counsel relationships, including briefing and cost control
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including vendor and partnership agreements
- Maintain a contract register tracking obligations, renewals, and timelines
- Ensure contracts are properly executed, stored, and understood by internal teams
- Manage regulatory filings, license applications, and correspondence with authorities
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business
- Maintain a compliance calendar to track all regulatory deadlines
- Convert regulatory requirements into internal policies and operational processes
- Support internal investigations and incident reviews involving legal or compliance risks
- Conduct structured risk assessments for new markets, products, or process changes
- Document findings, recommendations, and track issue resolution
Requirements:
- LL.B + BL (Call to Bar required)
- Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in corporate law, compliance, or a related role
- Experience working in a regulated industry such as health insurance, financial services, or fintech
- Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
- Experience engaging with regulators, including filings, correspondence, and audits
- Ability to interpret legislation and translate it into practical internal guidance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Sound understanding of corporate governance principles
Nice to Have:
- Experience with health insurance regulation (e.g., NHIA or similar frameworks)
- Exposure to multi-jurisdiction legal or compliance work
- Experience supporting board-level governance or reporting
- Familiarity with digital health or health tech business models
Benefits
- Remote role based in Lagos, Nigeria
- Unlimited leave – take the time you need
- Premium health insurance for you and your family
- Learning and development allowance to support your growth
Salary
₦600,000 monthlyApplication Closing Date: Not specified
Application Instructions:
Click the button below to apply
Job Information
Deadline
Not specified
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Legal
Work Level
Manager (Staff Supervisor)
State
Lagos
Country
Nigeria