Legal Officer — Enforcement & Compliance (Abuja)
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Position Overview
Location:
Abuja, Nigeria 
Compensation:
₦700,000 - ₦1,000,000/month
Experience:
4-7 years
Position:
Mid-level
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Compliance
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
Dec 31, 2026
Job Description
The Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria, the apex regulatory body for the Nigerian capital market established in 1979, is recruiting a Legal Officer for the Enforcement & Compliance Division. The role involves investigating market misconduct, insider trading, market manipulation and other violations of the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2007.
Responsibilities
- Investigating suspected market misconduct including insider trading and market manipulation
- Conducting compliance reviews of market operators and registered entities
- Preparing enforcement notices, sanctions and administrative proceedings
- Advising on regulatory policy development for the capital market
- Representing SEC in proceedings before the Investment and Securities Tribunal
Requirements
- LL.B and B.L. with admission to the Nigerian Bar
- 4-7 years post-call experience in securities regulation, capital markets or financial services law
- Strong knowledge of the Investments and Securities Act 2007 and SEC Rules
- Experience with regulatory enforcement or compliance preferred
- Nigerian citizenship required
Perks & Benefits
Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning
Compensation
₦700,000 - ₦1,000,000/month
Practice Area
Compliance
Position
Mid-level
Education Requirements
Professional degree
Experience Requirements
5 to 7 years
Industry
Government / Regulatory
Bar Admission Requirements
Bar Admission Required: Yes
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria (SEC) Hiring Team
Application Deadline
December 31, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
