Manager, Legal & Compliance Lagos 

The Bridge Recruiter - Our client, Sankore Investments, is  recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:  Job Title: Manager, Legal & Compliance

Location: Lagos 

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer / CEO

Direct Reports: Associate legal & compliance, Analyst legal & compliance About the Role

The Manager, Legal & Compliance, who also serves as Company Secretary, provides strategic leadership in legal, compliance, and corporate governance functions. This dual role ensures that the firm operates within legal and regulatory boundaries, maintains robust governance standards, manages legal risks, and supports the board and shareholders. The role also oversees investor relations, statutory and regulatory documentation, and compliance initiatives.

Investors / Shareholders Vendors / Service Providers Brokers / Investment Partners.

Plan, schedule, and execute board and committee meetings, including AGM, preparing agendas, board packs, and briefing notes. Record and circulate accurate minutes capturing key decisions, action items, and follow-ups. Maintain statutory books, registers, and ensure timely filings with CAC and other regulators. Advise the board on governance, directors’ duties, conflicts of interest, and ethical standards. Implement governance frameworks, policies, and evaluation processes. Act as liaison between board, management, and shareholders to ensure seamless communication.

Facilitate investor interactions while ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal obligations. Respond to investor queries, provide clarifications, and prepare reports in line with legal requirements. Monitor regulatory changes and advise management and stakeholders on actions. Communicate investment and operational risks to investors when required.

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including investment, partnership, and service agreements. Manage litigation portfolio and coordinate with external counsel. Advise on corporate, commercial, intellectual property, employment, and sector-specific legal matters. Maintain an efficient contract and IP management system. Oversee external counsel and ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal services. Develop and implement policies reflecting emerging legal risks and regulatory requirements.

Ensure adherence to SEC, CBN, and other relevant regulatory requirements. Implement AML/CFT, KYC, anti-bribery, and insider trading compliance frameworks. Conduct audits, monitoring, and risk assessments to identify compliance gaps. Deliver compliance training programs for staff and management. Serve as primary contact for regulators and manage regulatory reviews and inspections. Review and update compliance policies to align with regulatory evolution.

Risk Management (Legal & Compliance):

Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks affecting the firm’s operations. Assess contractual, operational, and investment risks. Monitor regulatory changes and advise on compliance measures. Advise on crisis situations such as disputes, regulatory breaches, or operational failures.

Policy, Framework & Procedure Development:

Develop governance, compliance, and operational policies. Ensure policies are communicated, understood, implemented, and regularly reviewed. Establish frameworks for internal controls, whistleblowing, and risk reporting.

Ensure timely statutory and regulatory filings. Prepare internal and board reports on legal, governance, and compliance matters. Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal/external audits. Track compliance KPIs, audit outcomes, and risk mitigation actions.

Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing legal and compliance team. Assign responsibilities, set objectives, and monitor performance. Promote professional development, continuous learning, and regulatory awareness. Foster cross-functional collaboration to integrate legal and compliance processes.

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and called to the Nigerian Bar (BL). Minimum of 8 years post-call legal experience, including 2 years in leadership. Minimum of 3 years in financial services (investment management preferred). SEC Sponsored Individual registration recommended. Deep knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contract law, IP, employment law, and litigation management. Experience supporting boards and facilitating governance processes. Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills. High integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.

Key Internal & External Interactions

Chief Operations Officer / CEO Board & Committees CIO & Investment Team.

Regulators (SEC, CBN, etc.) External Counsel Auditors Legal and Compliance Associate and Analyst Finance & HR Risk Management.

Why Join Us?

Salary: N2,000,000 - N2,5000,000 monthly At Sankore Investments, you will have the opportunity to shape investment strategies, strengthen governance, and engage with top-tier institutional investors. In addition, you will be part of an intellectually rigorous, flat, and performance-driven culture, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Expect competitive compensation, continuous professional development, and a dynamic environment that challenges you and rewards excellence.

14th September, 2026. Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated Resume to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the  Job Title as the subject of the email.