Legal and Compliance Associate at Nomba

Nomba, launched in 2017 as “Kudi.ai”, is a chatbot that responds to financial requests on social apps. Nomba has since evolved to empower independent businesses to act as neighborhood banks offering basic financial services such as cash withdrawal, transfer and bill payments to all Nigerians, especially those in underserved communities. Today we process more than $500m in payments monthly.

With a vision to enable economic prosperity by supercharging businesses to run efficiently and meet their goals, nomba is making it easier for businesses to accept payments, make payments and manage their operations. With over 250 employees and more than 150,000 businesses on our platform across the country, we are creating a distinct gateway into the digital economy by providing businesses with access to everyday tools that simplify payments and drive their growth. With these easy-to-use tools, businesses of all sizes can now accept, process and manage payments online and offline while optimizing their operations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal and Compliance Associate

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description 
We are currently looking to hire a Legal and Compliance Associate who will carry out the following:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including but not limited to, vendor agreements, service agreements, licensing agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Provide legal advice and support to various departments on corporate governance matters, including corporate structure, compliance with corporate regulations, and board governance.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on a variety of issues related to corporate law, commercial transactions, and industry regulations.
• Assist in the resolution of commercial disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation, as necessary.
• Collaborate with external legal counsel on complex legal matters and litigation cases.
• Stay informed about developments in corporate law and industry regulations that may impact the company and provide proactive advice and recommendations to senior management.
• Monitor and report on agents/merchants onboarding for compliance with the Organisations KYC process.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities, including reports of investigations, training sessions, and audits.
• Develop and conduct training sessions for company employees on legal matters, compliance requirements, and best practices.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5-8 years post call
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Time management
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• Attention to details ​

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online