Senior Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer Job at HR Hive

TheHRHive, a Recruitment Company, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer

Job Location: Lagos
Department: Risk & Compliance

Overview

• We are seeking a seasoned legal professional to join our leadership team in driving strategic legal initiatives and ensuring operational excellence across our financial services platform.
• This role offers the opportunity to shape legal frameworks and risk management practices in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance across multiple business verticals including regulatory affairs, commercial partnerships, and operational compliance
• Lead engagement with regulatory authorities and manage external legal partnerships
• Develop and implement comprehensive legal risk frameworks
• Structure commercial agreements and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
• Support business growth initiatives through proactive legal counsel.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive legal experience with exposure to premier legal institutions
• Demonstrated expertise in financial services regulation and compliance
• Strong commercial acumen with experience advising business stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex legal concepts.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: thehrhive@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.