The Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance provides strategic leadership in managing the organization’s legal affairs, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk framework. This role ensures that the company operates within the law, mitigates legal and compliance risks, and upholds ethical and transparent business practices across all operations particularly in the digital healthcare space.
Provide legal guidance to the Executive Leadership Team and ensure alignment with local and international laws governing digital health operations.
Oversee all corporate governance, contracts, and partnership agreements.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance framework covering data protection, patient privacy (e.g., NDPR, GDPR standards where applicable), and healthcare regulations.
Lead the company’s enterprise risk management strategy — identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, reputational, and financial risks.
Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies, government authorities, and external counsel.
Review and approve policies, procedures, and business initiatives to ensure legal soundness and risk mitigation.
Conduct compliance audits and ensure timely reporting of compliance metrics to leadership.
Guide and mentor team members in building a proactive risk and compliance culture across all departments.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); Master’s degree or additional certification in Risk, Compliance, or Corporate Governance preferred.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience, with at least 5 years in a senior legal or compliance leadership role, ideally within healthcare, technology, or regulated industries.
Strong knowledge of corporate, contract, and data privacy laws.
Proven ability to balance legal rigor with business agility.
Strategic thinking and business acumen
High ethical standards and sound judgment
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Leadership and stakeholder management
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Benefits
Leadership opportunities in shaping AI-driven solutions for a mission-driven organization.
The chance to work on impactful projects that improve healthcare access and outcomes.
A collaborative and innovative environment focused on professional growth.
The ability to apply cutting-edge machine learning techniques to solve real-world problems in healthcare.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB)
- Master's degree or additional certification in Risk, Compliance, or Corporate Governance
- At least 8 years of professional experience
- At least 5 years in a senior legal or compliance leadership role
- Experience in healthcare, technology, or regulated industries
- Strong knowledge of corporate, contract, and data privacy laws
- Ability to balance legal rigor with business agility
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
What We Do
mDoc is a digital health company focused on sub-Saharan Africa. It provides people living with chronic conditions with virtual self-care and integrated care support through mobile and web platforms, while supporting physicians with education and patient self-management tools. Its NaviHealth.ai platform extends this mission through a verified directory of healthcare providers, facilities, and services that helps members navigate and access appropriate care.
