Lead - Risk Management

JOB TITLE - Lead - Risk Management

GRADE - L-1

JOB LOCATION - Lagos, Nigeria

DEPARTMENT - Legal

SUB_DEPARTMENT - Risk Management

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

• Develop and implement the organization's risk management framework, policies, and procedures.
• Identify, assess, and evaluate operational, legal, regulatory, financial, and reputational risks across all departments.
• Monitor risk mitigation activities and ensure effective implementation of corrective actions.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments at sites and Legos office functions.
• Prepare risk reports and present findings to senior management.
• Monitor organizational compliance with applicable laws, regulations, licenses, permits, and internal policies.
• Review departmental activities to identify compliance gaps and potential regulatory risks.
• Advise departments on compliance requirements and recommend necessary actions.
• Coordinate compliance audits and support regulatory inspections.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented for compliance findings.
• Review departmental processes and workflows to identify control weaknesses and operational risks.
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen governance, efficiency, and compliance.
• Assist departments in developing and implementing risk controls and monitoring mechanisms.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards and internal control requirements.
• Review critical contracts, policies, procedures, records, and operational documents from a risk and compliance perspective.
• Ensure departments maintain required documentation in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Establish document control practices for compliance-related records.
• Provide guidance and support to all departments regarding risk, compliance, and governance matters.
• Conduct awareness programs and training sessions on risk management and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, Accounts, Finance, Internal Audit, Procurement, and other departments to manage organizational risks.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Proven experience in leading and managing a legal risk controls team
• Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance, and industry-specific legal requirements.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS

• Negotiation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• People Management

QUALIFICATION

• LLB or from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in a Common Law jurisdiction. Or Risk Management, Finance, Compliance, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

• 15-20 Years

CERTIFICATIONS
Any certificate related to Risk Management

SELECTION CRITERIA

• LLB or from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in a Common Law jurisdiction. Or Risk Management, Finance, Compliance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a legal risk controls team
• Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance, and industry-specific legal requirements.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.