Manager, Legal and Compliance ServicesEver wondered who keeps a fast-growing company on the right side of the law while it scales across multiple markets? That’s the role we’re hiring for.About Reliance HealthWe're a healthcare technology company of 400+ people using technology to make healthcare affordable, accessible, and delightful in emerging markets. We operate across Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire, with 300,000 people depending on us for their healthcare. We're one of Time Magazine's World's Top Healthtech Companies (2025).We're a data-driven team that values ambitious thinking, simple communication, and working without micromanagement. We move fast, learn by doing, and our diverse team spans multiple nationalities and backgrounds.The RoleAs Manager, Legal and Compliance Services, you’ll ensure that Reliance Health operates safely and within the law across all our markets. You’ll own day-to-day legal and compliance operations, support internal teams with practical legal guidance, and ensure regulatory requirements are translated into clear, actionable processes. If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and able to balance legal rigor with business needs, this role is for you.What You’ll DoServe as the first point of contact for internal teams seeking legal guidanceReview business proposals, product changes, and partnerships for legal riskTranslate legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidanceManage external counsel relationships, including briefing and cost controlDraft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including vendor and partnership agreementsMaintain a contract register tracking obligations, renewals, and timelinesEnsure contracts are properly executed, stored, and understood by internal teamsManage regulatory filings, license applications, and correspondence with authoritiesMonitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the businessMaintain a compliance calendar to track all regulatory deadlinesConvert regulatory requirements into internal policies and operational processesSupport internal investigations and incident reviews involving legal or compliance risksConduct structured risk assessments for new markets, products, or process changesDocument findings, recommendations, and track issue resolutionRequirementsWhat You’ll BringLL.B + BL (Call to Bar required)Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in corporate law, compliance, or a related roleExperience working in a regulated industry such as health insurance, financial services, or fintechStrong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contractsExperience engaging with regulators, including filings, correspondence, and auditsAbility to interpret legislation and translate it into practical internal guidanceStrong written and verbal communication skillsSound understanding of corporate governance principlesNice to HaveExperience with health insurance regulation (e.g., NHIA or similar frameworks)Exposure to multi-jurisdiction legal or compliance workExperience supporting board-level governance or reportingFamiliarity with digital health or health tech business modelsBenefitsWhat We OfferSalary: ₦600,000 monthlyRemote role based in Lagos, NigeriaUnlimited leave – take the time you needPremium health insurance for you and your familyLearning and development allowance to support your growthReady to Join Us?If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.
Manager, Legal and Compliance Services
Ever wondered who keeps a fast-growing company on the right side of the law while it scales across multiple markets? That’s the role we’re hiring for.
About Reliance Health
We're a healthcare technology company of 400+ people using technology to make healthcare affordable, accessible, and delightful in emerging markets. We operate across Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire, with 300,000 people depending on us for their healthcare. We're one of Time Magazine's World's Top Healthtech Companies (2025).
We're a data-driven team that values ambitious thinking, simple communication, and working without micromanagement. We move fast, learn by doing, and our diverse team spans multiple nationalities and backgrounds.
The Role
As Manager, Legal and Compliance Services, you’ll ensure that Reliance Health operates safely and within the law across all our markets. You’ll own day-to-day legal and compliance operations, support internal teams with practical legal guidance, and ensure regulatory requirements are translated into clear, actionable processes. If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and able to balance legal rigor with business needs, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the first point of contact for internal teams seeking legal guidance
- Review business proposals, product changes, and partnerships for legal risk
- Translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance
- Manage external counsel relationships, including briefing and cost control
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including vendor and partnership agreements
- Maintain a contract register tracking obligations, renewals, and timelines
- Ensure contracts are properly executed, stored, and understood by internal teams
- Manage regulatory filings, license applications, and correspondence with authorities
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business
- Maintain a compliance calendar to track all regulatory deadlines
- Convert regulatory requirements into internal policies and operational processes
- Support internal investigations and incident reviews involving legal or compliance risks
- Conduct structured risk assessments for new markets, products, or process changes
- Document findings, recommendations, and track issue resolution
Requirements
What You’ll Bring
- LL.B + BL (Call to Bar required)
- Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in corporate law, compliance, or a related role
- Experience working in a regulated industry such as health insurance, financial services, or fintech
- Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
- Experience engaging with regulators, including filings, correspondence, and audits
- Ability to interpret legislation and translate it into practical internal guidance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Sound understanding of corporate governance principles
Nice to Have
- Experience with health insurance regulation (e.g., NHIA or similar frameworks)
- Exposure to multi-jurisdiction legal or compliance work
- Experience supporting board-level governance or reporting
- Familiarity with digital health or health tech business models
Benefits
What We Offer
- Salary: ₦600,000 monthly
- Remote role based in Lagos, Nigeria
- Unlimited leave – take the time you need
- Premium health insurance for you and your family
- Learning and development allowance to support your growth
Ready to Join Us?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.
