Manager, Legal and Compliance Services

Reliance Health

2d•Remote

About The Position

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. Reliance Health is a healthcare technology company of 400+ people using technology to make healthcare affordable, accessible, and delightful in emerging markets. They operate across Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire, with 300,000 people depending on them for their healthcare. Reliance Health was recognized as one of Time Magazine's World's Top Healthtech Companies (2025). They are a data-driven team that values ambitious thinking, simple communication, and working without micromanagement, moving fast and learning by doing, with a diverse team spanning multiple nationalities and backgrounds. As Manager, Legal and Compliance Services, you’ll ensure that Reliance Health operates safely and within the law across all their 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. This role is for proactive, detail-oriented individuals able to balance legal rigor with business needs.

Requirements

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 Haves

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

Responsibilities

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