Vacancy: Legal & Compliance Officer at Cardinal Torch Company Limited

The Cardinal Torch Company Limited is a Group Holding Company which specializes in all areas of Agriculture and Oil & Gas with an Independent Co-operative Society.

Legal & Compliance Officer

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 4 years
Location: Lagos
Job Field: Law / Legal
Salary Range: ₦200,000 – ₦300,000/month

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal and Compliance Officer with demonstrable expertise across relevant practice areas. Previous experience, particularly within corporate institutions in Banking, Finance, or Commodities, will be an added advantage.

The Legal and Compliance Officer will support the Legal Department in delivering effective legal risk management, regulatory compliance, contract administration, corporate governance support, and stakeholder engagement. The role reports to the Company Secretary / Head, Legal and Compliance, and is responsible for ensuring that the Company’s operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and corporate best practices.

Job Responsibilities

Legal Responsibilities

Provide first-level legal opinions and preliminary advice on operational, contractual, regulatory, and commercial matters.
Conduct legal and regulatory research to support business units and provide actionable recommendations.
Monitor developments in applicable laws, regulations, and industry guidelines; provide internal alerts and legal summaries.
Maintain a legal knowledge repository, including updated legal precedents, internal policy guides, and advisory notes.
Draft, review, and populate standard legal agreements using approved templates.
Track the execution status of legal documents and maintain a contract register showing key terms, expiration dates, and renewal obligations.
Ensure safekeeping and indexing of executed legal documents, title deeds, and related agreements for efficient retrieval.
Prepare legal documentation in support of property transactions and financing arrangements, including certificates of occupancy and powers of attorney.
Maintain a litigation diary tracking court appearances, deadlines, and adjournments.
Monitor and update litigation files with relevant case facts, progress reports, and legal correspondence.
Liaise with external solicitors, providing timely instructions, case materials, and legal documents.
Collate relevant facts and documents for legal proceedings and support the management of ongoing litigation.
Track and support the processing of external legal fees and related finance documentation.
Support the Company Secretary in maintaining Board charters, governance policies, and compliance frameworks.
Address internal legal queries from departments and escalate complex matters where necessary.
Coordinate internal legal meetings, prepare minutes of these meetings, and follow up on agreed action points.
Ensure that all contracts, legal documents, and binding commitments are escalated in a timely manner to the Company Secretary / Head, Legal and Compliance for review, vetting, and appropriate internal approvals in accordance with the Company’s governance structure.
Provide administrative and logistical support to the Legal Department, including file maintenance, document delivery, and internal liaison.
Perform any other legal or compliance-related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Company Secretary / Head, Legal and Compliance.

Compliance Responsibilities

Monitor statutory and regulatory obligations and maintain a compliance calendar showing filing
timelines, licence renewals, and reporting requirements.
Prepare and support timely regulatory filings and other relevant agencies.
Maintain registers of licences, permits, approvals, and regulatory authorisations issued to the Company.
Assist in the implementation and tracking of internal compliance policies. v. Assist in logging, escalating, and supporting the resolution of compliance breaches or violations within the organisation.
Assist with internal audit processes, regulatory reviews, and due diligence exercises, including the collation of relevant documents and reports.
Liaise with regulators, service providers, and government authorities on compliance-related matters and documentation requests.
Support regulatory engagement processes, including investor audits, KYC reviews, and corporate disclosures.
Assist in preparing Board and shareholder meeting packs, including notices, agendas, and corporate approvals.

Support the client onboarding process by conducting legal and regulatory due diligence, reviewing KYC documentation, and ensuring compliance with applicable onboarding protocols.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognised university.
Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL);
Related professional qualification or certification (e.g., in compliance, Risk Management, or Corporate
Governance) will be preferred.
Minimum of 4 years’ post-call experience in corporate/commercial legal practice or regulatory compliance.
Strong legal drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
Familiarity with Nigerian company law, regulatory frameworks, and corporate governance requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research software.

Personal Attributes

Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to assigned responsibilities.
Strong problem-solving ability with the capacity to identify practical and compliant solutions.
Meticulous and detail-oriented with high standards of accuracy.
Organised, dependable, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
High sense of integrity, discretion, and professional ethics.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to learn, adapt, and collaborate across departments in a fast-paced environment.