Legal and Compliance Officer

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First Ally Capital seeks a Legal and Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory compliance and legal advisory, ensuring adherence to capital market regulations. The role requires 7-9 years experience, BA/BSc/HND, and is based in Lagos, Nigeria. Full-time, onsite position in banking/financial services.

• 7-9 years experience required
• BA/BSc/HND qualification
• Full-time, onsite in Lagos
• Banking/financial services industry

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Legal and Compliance Officer at First Ally July, 2026 | MyJobMag Login Signup Employers Nigeria Ghana Kenya Nigeria South Africa UK Jobs Career Advice Post Job Search for Jobs Abia Abuja Adamawa Akwa Ibom Anambra Bauchi Bayelsa Benue Borno Cross River Delta Ebonyi Edo Ekiti Enugu Gombe Imo Jigawa Kaduna Kano Katsina Kebbi Kogi Kwara Lagos Nasarawa Niger Ogun Ondo Osun Other Oyo Plateau Rivers Sokoto Taraba Yobe Zamfara Administration / Facilities Agriculture / Agro-Allied Art / Crafts / Languages Aviation / Aerospace Banking Bursary and Scholarships Caregiver / Nanny / Social Workers Catering / Confectionery Construction and Site Engineering Consultancy Content, Editorial and Journalism Customer Care, Success and Service Data, Business Analysis and AI Driving Education / Teaching / Training Engineering / Technical Environment Health and Safety Finance / Accounting / Audit Food, Beverage and Hospitality General Graduate Jobs Human Resources / HR ICT / Computer Insurance Internships Janitorial Services Legal and Regulatory Logistics Manufacturing Marketing and Communication Media Production and Entertainment Medical / Healthcare NGO/Non-Profit Oil and Gas, Energy and Mining Pharmaceutical Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain Product Management Project and Program Management Real Estate Research and Development RFP / RFQ / EOI Risk Management and Compliance Sales and Business Development Science Security / Intelligence Shipping and Maritime Sports, Fitness and Personal Care Strategic and Top Management Travels and Tours UX, Design and Architecture Volunteer BA/BSc/HND First School Leaving Certificate MBA/MSc/MA NCE OND Others PhD/Fellowship Professional Certificate Secondary School (SSCE) Vocational Close Detailed Search X Send this job to a friend Type the email of your friend Enter your email Type Your Email Message I think you may be interested in this position - Legal and Compliance Officer at First Ally. This is the link: https://www.myjobmag.com/job/legal-and-compliance-officer-first-ally?utm_source=email_friend. Copy and paste link on browser if link is not working. Check it out! X Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us. Enter your email Type Your Message Legal and Compliance Officer at First Ally View Jobs in Banking / Financial Services / View Jobs at First Ally Posted: Jul 24, 2026 Deadline: Not specified Save Email @gmail.com @yahoo.com @outlook.com First Ally Capital was incorporated on May 20, 2014 as an Issuing House and Financial Advisory firm, with an authorized share capital of N2.5 billion, and an issued and fully-paid up capital of N1.9 billion. The Firm was licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 20, 2014. The firm commenced operations at a very significant point in the evolution of the Nigerian financial services industry and has leveraged its solid capital base and the excellent track-record and credentials of its team, directors and shareholders. The team behind the firm have been involved in various transactions ranging from Issuance of bonds, raising equity capital, mergers and acquisition, restructuring to project advisory services. Read more about this company Legal and Compliance Officer Job Type Full Time , Onsite Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 7 - 9 years Location Lagos Job Field Legal and Regulatory Role Summary: The Legal and Compliance Manager will oversee regulatory compliance and legal advisory functions, ensuring adherence to capital market regulations and fund management laws. The candidate must be a SEC-Sponsored Individual with demonstrated experience in fund management compliance. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance frameworks in line with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory requirements, ensuring all activities align with industry regulations, policies, and ethical standards. Oversee the preparation, submission, and accuracy of all regulatory filings while ensuring timely submissions. Monitor and manage compliance risks, developing strategic solutions to mitigate regulatory exposures. Serve as the primary liaison for regulatory bodies, including facilitating the Securities and Exchange Commission inspections, audits, and maintaining cordial relationships with regulators such as the Financial Reporting Council, and others. Provide legal advisory support to ensure compliance with fund management agreements, client mandates, and industry best practices. Conduct internal compliance training to foster a culture of accountability, awareness, and adherence to statutory regulations. Coordinate the drafting, periodic reviews, and updates of compliance-related policies such as the Compliance Manual, Anti-Money Laundering policies, and Complaint Management Policy. Conduct regulatory watch, review proposed laws and regulations, and advise on their impact on the Group’s operations. Facilitate the registration and maintenance of an adequate number of SEC Sponsored Individuals for each company in the Group. Proactively address and resolve identified regulatory breaches or infractions to ensure zero penalties or infractions. Plan and coordinate periodic compliance audits and training sessions as required by law. Assist in drafting, reviewing, and vetting legal and commercial documentation, providing legal support across all units. Prepare compliance reports and circulate updates on relevant regulatory changes to all units. Ensure compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) policies and manage customer complaints in adherence to SEC Rules on Complaint Management. Act as a trusted advisor, offering business advisory services on day-to-day compliance matters and supporting management on strategic fund governance decisions. Qualifications, Skills and Attributes : Must be a SEC-Sponsored Individual- (Compliance Officer) 7-9 years of proven experience in compliance, specifically within the fund management sector. Strong knowledge of SEC rules, AML/CFT/CPF regulations, and Nigerian capital market laws. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Proactive and capable of working independently Strong legal research and drafting skills, with exceptional attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication, people management, and relationship-building skills Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently Ability to navigate and balance both legal and commercial considerations High level of integrity and professionalism Collaborative team player with a focus on achieving collective goals Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application This job has expired or closed. Application is no longer allowed Build your CV for free. Download in different templates. Share Save Email Report Get new Legal and Regulatory jobs like this on Telegram. 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