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Moniepoint is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel (Company Secretariat) to provide company secretarial, corporate governance, legal advisory, regulatory, and litigation support to the company and its affiliates.The role is particularly suited to a lawyer with experience supporting a CBN-regulated financial institution, alongside strong corporate governance and commercial legal experience.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide company secretarial services to Moniepoint and its affiliates.Coordinate Board, shareholder, AGM, and Board Committee meetings, including notices, agendas, board packs, minutes, and resolutions.Maintain statutory books, corporate records, incorporation documents, and legal files.Ensure timely filing of regulatory returns with the CAC, SEC, CBN, and other relevant regulatory bodies.Track regulatory filing deadlines and maintain compliance.Prepare and file documentation relating to changes in directors, shareholding, board membership, allotment of shares, and registered office details.Advise on corporate governance practices and compliance with applicable governance codes.Draft, review, and negotiate legal, commercial, and technology agreements.Provide legal opinions and advice on corporate, civil, regulatory, and potential litigation matters.Initiate and oversee legal proceedings with the support of external counsel.Liaise with external counsel, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory authorities.Support the development and review of laws, regulations, and internal company policies.Provide timely legal advice and recommendations to Management.Support the Head of Legal with other assigned responsibilities.

PZ Cussons is seeking a Legal Officer to support its legal, governance, and compliance functions across its African operations. The successful candidate will work closely with legal, commercial, and business teams to manage legal and regulatory risks, support commercial transactions, strengthen corporate governance, and ensure compliance with statutory obligations.This role is ideal for early-career legal professionals looking to build broad in-house legal experience within a multinational FMCG company.Key ResponsibilitiesDraft, review, and support the execution of commercial contracts and legal documentation.Support Board, Committee, and statutory governance processes to ensure compliance with legal obligations.Monitor compliance activities and assist with policy implementation across African markets.Maintain legal records, statutory registers, contracts, and other compliance documentation.Conduct legal research and provide insights to support business decisions and policy development.Collaborate with commercial, finance, HR, supply chain, and leadership teams to provide practical legal support.

Heritage Dwellings Limited is seeking a Junior Legal Associate to provide day-to-day legal support across research, drafting, documentation, filings, real estate transactions, litigation, and compliance.The role involves working with senior associates and external counsel, following up on legal matters, and ensuring documents and submissions are accurately completed within required timelines.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct legal research on corporate, property, litigation, and compliance matters.Assist with legal opinions, advisory notes, case summaries, and regulatory updates.Draft first versions of contracts, tenancy agreements, MOUs, NDAs, letters, legal notices, and other legal documents.Submit and follow up on filings with courts, CAC, land registries, and other regulatory agencies.Maintain records of filings, acknowledgements, reference numbers, and response timelines.Follow up with external counsel on briefs, filings, hearings, judgments, and other outsourced matters.Support real estate transactions through due diligence, title verification, and land documentation.Assist with acquisition, sale, lease, and transfer documentation.Support litigation, arbitration, and mediation matters, including court processes and case summaries.Maintain litigation calendars, deadlines, and hearing schedules.Support CAC filings, statutory returns, and company secretarial activities.Maintain confidential client records and internal filing systems.Submit weekly activity and task reports to the Senior Legal Associate. 

Clickwyse Services Limited is at the forefront of developing one of the region's most significant downstream energy assets – a state-of-the-art refinery currently under construction and licensing in Abia. This monumental project demands visionary leadership and robust expertise across all functions, particularly in legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters.We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Head - Legal, Regulatory Affairs & Company Secretary to join our executive leadership team. This pivotal role will be instrumental in establishing, implementing, and overseeing the entire legal, compliance, and corporate governance framework for our new refinery project. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to all local and international laws, regulations, and best practices from the project's inception through to operational readiness, safeguarding the company's interests and facilitating its strategic objectives.Given the current project phase (construction and licensing), the ability to work remotely initially will be a significant advantage, offering flexibility while contributing to a project of national and regional importance.

The Plenipotent Company is recruiting an Entrepreneurial Legal Associate for its Talent Development & Business Incubation Programme. This two-year programme is designed for lawyers who want to build expertise in corporate and commercial law while developing the entrepreneurial skills needed to establish a successful, technology-enabled legal practice.Participants will receive structured training, hands-on legal experience, business incubation, mentorship, and long-term career support.Key ResponsibilitiesCorporate & Commercial PracticeConduct legal research on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.Draft and review commercial agreements, including NDAs, Service Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, and Shareholders' Agreements.Prepare legal opinions and advisory memoranda.Support corporate restructuring and capital-raising transactions.Property & Real EstateDraft and review real estate documentation, including Deeds of Assignment and Lease Agreements.Conduct property due diligence and verification.Prepare and process perfection documents.Corporate Governance & ComplianceDraft board resolutions, minutes, and other corporate documentation.Support regulatory compliance and statutory filings.Assist in developing governance frameworks and internal corporate policies.Client Advisory & Business DevelopmentInterface with clients and regulatory agencies.Participate in client meetings and transaction discussions.Support business development initiatives.Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and continuous learning activities. 

NYSC Associate (Legal & Administrative Support)Are you currently serving under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic professional environment? We’d love to have you join our team!Responsibilities:Provide administrative support.Assist with legal research and documentation.Prepare and organize files and records.Attend to other tasks as assigned. What You’ll Gain: Practical work experience. Mentorship and professional development.Exposure to legal and corporate practice.A supportive and growth-oriented work environment. 

Job DescriptionsOpen new client matters and conduct comprehensive conflict checks.Maintain and manage both physical and electronic case files with the highest level of accuracy and organization.Master the firm's litigation calendar, meticulously tracking and diarising all critical deadlines for filings, hearings, motions, appeals, and trials across various courts (High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, NIC, etc.).Closely monitor daily cause lists for the firm's cases and notify the relevant attorneys promptly.Act as the firm's expert on the filing requirements and procedures of key Lagos judiciary divisions (e.g., Lagos State High Court, Ikeja Judicial Division, Federal High Court, Lagos).Prepare and file court processes, including writs, motions, originating summons, pleadings, and appeals.Liaise directly with court registry staff to ensure efficient filing and to follow up on assigned judges, hearing dates, and other court communications.Ensure proper service of processes on opposing counsel and parties.Independently draft, review, and proofread standard court processes, correspondence, and affidavits under the direction of an attorney.Prepare and assemble bundles of documents, exhibits, and authorities for court hearings and trials.Manage the certification of documents and notarization processes as required.Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, providing updates on case filing and hearing dates.Communicate effectively with opposing counsel's offices on procedural matters.Schedule meetings, court dates, and depositions (where applicable).

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and proofread corporate agreements, NDAs, service contracts, employment agreements, and other legal documentation.Maintain corporate records, statutory registers, legal filings, and manage execution and repository systems for all contracts.Assist with licensing applications, regulatory filings, and ongoing correspondence with regulatory bodies; monitor legal obligations and renewal timelines.Conduct targeted research on corporate, fintech, payments, employment, and commercial law trends and updates.Assist with dispute resolution, debt recovery, and litigation support while liaising with external solicitors and government agencies when required.Execute legal and administrative tasks as assigned by the Head of Legal or Executive Management.

RequirementsConduct legal due diligence on land and property acquisitions.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MOUs, Deeds of Assignment, Sale agreements, Lease Agreements, and other legal documents.Verify land titles, ownership, and property documentation.Liaise with government agencies, land registries, survey offices, and regulatory authorities for title perfection and statutory approvalsProvide legal advice on property transactions, corporate matters, and regulatory compliance.Ensure all company operations comply with relevant real estate and corporate laws.Manage legal documentation and maintain accurate legal records.Handle customer legal documentation and resolve documentation-related issues.Coordinate litigation matters and work with external solicitors where necessary.Identify legal risks and recommend practical solutions to management.Support the HR and other departments on legal and compliance matters when required.

About the RoleReliance Health is looking for a Manager, Legal and Compliance Services to oversee legal and compliance operations across its markets in Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire. The role involves providing legal guidance, managing regulatory compliance, reviewing commercial contracts, and supporting business growth while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise internal teams on legal and compliance matters.Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.Manage regulatory filings and relationships with regulators.Monitor legal and regulatory developments.Develop internal compliance policies and processes.Conduct legal risk assessments and support investigations.Coordinate external counsel and board governance activities.

The Legal Officer will provide legal leadership and support to the College, advising Management and the Governing Council on legal, regulatory and institutional matters. The role also involves litigation, contract review, regulatory compliance and liaison with external counsel and government agencies.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice to Management and the Governing Council.Represent the College in litigation and other legal proceedings.Draft, review and vet contracts, agreements, MOUs and other legal documents.Advise on the legal implications of policies, contracts and institutional decisions.Provide guidance on procurement, contractual and regulatory matters.Liaise with external counsel and regulatory agencies.Support the College on legal and institutional compliance matters. 

About the OrganizationAfrican Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) is Africa's leading pan-African reinsurance company, established in 1976 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It operates across more than 40 African countries and plays a major role in the continent's insurance and reinsurance industry. Job SummaryAfrica Re is seeking a Corporate Secretariat Officer to support the Corporate Secretariat function by ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, coordinating board and committee activities, maintaining corporate records, and promoting sound corporate governance practices. Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate Board and Committee meetings.Prepare and distribute meeting notices and agenda.Draft and maintain minutes and corporate records.Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.Support corporate governance initiatives.Maintain statutory registers and company records.Liaise with regulatory authorities where necessary.Provide administrative support to the Corporate Secretariat.