Head, Legal & Compliance at Klasha

Klasha makes it easy for African consumers to shop online. We build technology that allows African consumers to easily access the goods they want on the continent. We enable payments online in local African currencies and can handle the last-mile logistics for our retail partners too. Statistically, Africa is the future, so we believe consumers on the continent should have the same frictionless access to the global e-commerce economy as consumers in the West.

Klasha was founded in Lagos, Nigeria in 2018 and is backed by Techstars, Ginco Investments and a group of notable angel investors. Klasha is run by 20-somethings from five nationalities that speak six different languages between them. Klasha has offices in Johannesburg, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Legal & Compliance

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The Head, Legal and Compliance will be responsible for overseeing and managing all legal, regulatory, and compliance functions within the organisation. 
• The successful candidate will provide strategic legal advice, implement compliance programs, mitigate legal risks, and ensure adherence to legal standards.

Job Responsibilities 

• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and the board of directors on business decisions and corporate strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and corporate policies.
• Provide regulatory compliance management for all Klasha's licenses globally.
• Risk assessment and management for all compliance operations end to end.
• Policy development and implementation; including training and creating awareness with employees, customers and providers.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and negotiation of various legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and policies.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential legal and compliance risks.
• Implement governance frameworks to maintain accountability and transparency within the organization.
• Provide guidance on corporate governance best practices.
• Identify potential legal risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.
• Provide legal support in handling litigation, disputes, and investigations.
• Ensure the organization’s intellectual property is adequately protected.
• Lead and manage the legal and compliance team, providing mentorship, training, and guidance.
• Foster a culture of compliance and ethical behaviour across the organisation.
• Collaborate with external legal counsel, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders as necessary.
• Serve as the company’s representative in legal proceedings, regulatory hearings, or industry forums.

Person Specification

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and admission to practice law in Nigeria (BL).
• Relevant certifications in Compliance or Corporate Governance (e.g., CCP, CAMS, CCEP, CIPP) are desirable.
• At least 5 years of progressive legal experience, with a significant portion in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• In-depth knowledge of the legal landscape, industry regulations, and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• High ethical standards and attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to: talent@klasha.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.