Legal and Compliance Lead (Fintech)

TL;DR

Legal and Compliance Lead (Fintech): Managing regulatory licensing, corporate governance, and commercial contracting for operations in Nigeria and Ghana with an accent on regulatory engagement with central banks and data privacy. Focus on maintaining compliance frameworks, negotiating technology licenses, and overseeing statutory filing obligations across West African markets.

Location: Ghana or Nigeria

Company

hirify.global is a fintech company providing credit and financial products to millions of customers across Africa to drive financial inclusion.

What you will do

• Lead regulatory licensing and engagement with the Bank of Ghana and Central Bank of Nigeria.
• Oversee corporate governance and secretarial matters for entities in Nigeria and Ghana.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor contracts and technology licenses.
• Serve as the Data Privacy Officer for West Africa, ensuring compliance with regional legislation.
• Manage the full suite of compliance tools, including obligations, training, incident, and risk registers.
• Coordinate training programs and support ESMS implementation and ESG investor reporting.

Requirements

• Undergraduate LLB degree and post-call-to-bar experience.
• Proven track record in a legal or compliance function within a regulated or commercially active environment.
• Demonstrable experience in contract negotiation, regulatory engagement, and corporate governance.
• Working knowledge of compliance standards and risk management frameworks.
• Must be qualified to operate within the legal frameworks of Nigeria and Ghana.

Nice to have

• Experience in banking, finance, or fintech.
• Prior exposure to structured finance, capital markets, or data privacy.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training.
• Family-friendly policies and a strong focus on well-being.
• Flexible work approach and supportive environment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.