Compliance Manager

Job summary

The Compliance Manager will lead Milsat’s compliance, regulatory, data privacy, and risk management functions, ensuring operations, products, data practices, and commercial activities comply with applicable laws and standards. The role will oversee data governance, KYB and due diligence, regulatory engagements, licensing, commercial contracts, and

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 4 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement Milsat’s compliance and regulatory framework in line with applicable laws, including NDPA/NDPR and GDPR.
• Lead data privacy, governance, and protection initiatives, including DPIAs and privacy-by-design reviews.
• Manage KYB, enhanced due diligence, UBO verification, vendor assessments, and third-party compliance.
• Oversee regulatory engagements, operational licences, permits, and public-sector compliance requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including MSAs, SLAs, Data Transfer Agreements, and API licensing agreements.
• Maintain the corporate risk register and identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks.
• Conduct compliance audits and maintain effective compliance monitoring and reporting systems.
• Prepare compliance reports, risk updates, and regulatory submissions for executive management and the board.
• Work closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Field Operations to ensure compliance is embedded across business activities.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in legal operations, regulatory compliance, data governance, or corporate law.
• LL.B/BL or a relevant advanced qualification in law, governance, or risk management preferred.
• Experience in technology, geospatial/data, telecommunications, infrastructure, or related sectors is preferred.