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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).

AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited is seeking a commercially minded and French-speaking Legal Officer to provide legal advisory and operational support across its business operations.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice to management and business units on operational and commercial matters.Draft, review, negotiate and manage commercial agreements, leases, MOUs and other contracts.Identify and manage legal and contractual risks.Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions.Support regulatory compliance and liaise with government agencies and regulators.Assist with litigation, claims, disputes and alternative dispute resolution.Support corporate governance, statutory matters and corporate documentation.Provide legal support for French-speaking clients, partners, suppliers and other stakeholders.Draft, review, interpret and translate legal and commercial documents between English and French.Participate in negotiations and meetings involving French-speaking stakeholders.Support cross-border transactions involving Francophone jurisdictions. 

Olajide Oyewole LLP is seeking a Litigation Officer focused on facilitating court process filings, liaising with judicial and court officials, monitoring case progress, and ensuring smooth, efficient court-related operations for the firm.​Key Responsibilities​Draft, assemble, and file court processes across various judicial levels and tribunals.​Liaise directly with court clerks, registrars, bailiffs, and judicial officers.​Track case progression, cause lists, hearing dates, and court orders.​Ensure the seamless handling and service of court-related documents and processes.​Maintain accurate case records, litigation files, and procedural updates for the firm's dispute resolution practice.

Protergia Energy Nigeria is seeking an experienced Manager, Legal & Compliance to oversee the company's legal, regulatory and compliance activities. The role combines legal advisory, contract management, corporate governance, regulatory compliance and risk management within the renewable energy sector. Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice to management on business decisions, contracts and legal risks.Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, including EPC agreements, PPAs, vendor contracts, leases and partnership agreements.Manage corporate governance matters, board resolutions, legal filings and statutory obligations.Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards.Liaise with regulators and relevant government agencies.Manage licences, permits and regulatory approvals.Identify legal and compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.Manage disputes, claims and litigation and coordinate external counsel.Develop and implement compliance, ethics and anti-corruption policies.Provide legal and compliance training to staff.Work closely with business development, finance, HR and technical teams to provide legal support for projects. 

Job DescriptionsProviding legal and administrative support to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, including drafting, reviewing, formatting and proofreading legal, governance and business documents. Managing and maintaining document repositories, SharePoint sites, records and filing systems for the Legal Unit and Senior Leadership Team to ensure accurate record keeping and timely access to information. (the SharePoint site is an e-platform for the storage, organization, sharing of information)Supporting the implementation, monitoring and reporting of Senior Leadership Team initiatives, projects and action plans, including coordinating updates from stakeholders and preparing management information reports. For example, organising internal meetings and workshops including logistics planning as delegated by the General Counsel & Company Secretary.Coordinating meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagements, including diary management, scheduling, logistics, preparation of briefing materials, minute taking and follow-up on agreed actions. Supporting high-level stakeholder engagement activities, including coordination of visits, meetings, external partnerships and executive events. Managing correspondence on behalf of the General Counsel & Company Secretary, including responses relating to partnerships, sponsorships, governance matters, stakeholder engagement, events, legal enquiries and strategic relationships. Responding to emails and letters on requests for British Council engagement, sponsorship, partnerships, attendance at events and meetings. Managing correspondence in this regard.Assisting with internal and external audit processes by coordinating information requests, maintaining supporting documentation and tracking actions arising from audits and reviews.Assisting with contract administration, agreement tracking and maintaining records of legal and commercial documentation.Supporting compliance, governance, audit and risk management activities, including coordinating information requests and maintaining supporting documentation.Supporting data protection and information governance activities, including maintaining records and coordinating relevant compliance actions.Preparing correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, reports and meeting materials for internal and external stakeholders.Supporting the British Council's commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) by ensuring inclusive administrative practices and promoting accessibility considerations in meetings, events and communications.Supporting compliance with British Council safeguarding policies and procedures and maintaining awareness of safeguarding requirements relevant to the role.

Hall 7 Real Estate Limited is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Legal Officer to provide legal and regulatory support across its real estate operations.The role involves providing legal advice, managing contracts and property transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance, identifying legal risks, and supporting the company's commercial interests.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice on corporate, commercial, property, real estate, construction, investment, employment, contractual and regulatory matters.Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements, property documentation and other legal documents.Support land and property transactions, development projects and construction agreements.Monitor applicable laws, regulations, permits, licences and statutory requirements.Identify and advise on legal and regulatory risks.Support the management of disputes, claims and contentious matters.Coordinate with external solicitors where required.Maintain proper legal records, contracts, licences, permits and regulatory filings.Liaise with internal departments, government agencies, regulators, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.

IPMC is seeking an experienced Legal and Regulatory Due Diligence Consultant to assess the company's legal position, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contractual obligations and legal risks.Key ResponsibilitiesReview the company's corporate governance structure, shareholder arrangements, Board effectiveness and statutory records.Review key commercial agreements, including Joint Venture Agreements, Production Sharing Contracts, Farm-in/Farm-out Agreements, supplier contracts and financing agreements.Assess regulatory compliance, licences, permits, environmental and HSE obligations.Review host community commitments.Assess pending litigation, arbitration matters, contingent liabilities and regulatory sanctions.Identify legal and regulatory risks and recommend appropriate remedial actions. Expected DeliverableThe successful consultant will be expected to produce:Legal Due Diligence ReportRegulatory Compliance AssessmentLegal Risk RegisterCorporate Governance ReviewRemediation and Compliance Roadmap 

Job DescriptionsProvide legal & commercial advisory to businesses & functionsLegal draftingReview and negotiate contracts drafting and review.Undertake research to support advisory.Facilitate periodic review of laws and regulations.Provide support for special groupwide projects – Transaction advisory for mergers, acquisitions & divestitures, due diligences etc.Any other tasks assigned by Line Manager

Job DescriptionsInvestors / ShareholdersVendors / Service ProvidersBrokers / Investment Partners.Plan, schedule, and execute board and committee meetings, including AGM, preparing agendas, board packs, and briefing notes.Record and circulate accurate minutes capturing key decisions, action items, and follow-ups.Maintain statutory books, registers, and ensure timely filings with CAC and other regulators.Advise the board on governance, directors’ duties, conflicts of interest, and ethical standards.Implement governance frameworks, policies, and evaluation processes.Act as liaison between board, management, and shareholders to ensure seamless communication.Facilitate investor interactions while ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal obligations.Respond to investor queries, provide clarifications, and prepare reports in line with legal requirements.Monitor regulatory changes and advise management and stakeholders on actions.Communicate investment and operational risks to investors when required.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including investment, partnership, and service agreements.Manage litigation portfolio and coordinate with external counsel.Advise on corporate, commercial, intellectual property, employment, and sector-specific legal matters.Maintain an efficient contract and IP management system.Oversee external counsel and ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal services.Develop and implement policies reflecting emerging legal risks and regulatory requirements.Ensure adherence to SEC, CBN, and other relevant regulatory requirements.Implement AML/CFT, KYC, anti-bribery, and insider trading compliance frameworks.Conduct audits, monitoring, and risk assessments to identify compliance gaps.Deliver compliance training programs for staff and management.Serve as primary contact for regulators and manage regulatory reviews and inspections.Review and update compliance policies to align with regulatory evolution.

Job DescriptionsDrafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documentation.Conducting legal research and preparing well-reasoned legal opinions and advisory memoranda.Handling corporate filings and licensing with regulatory bodies.Assisting with company secretarial, compliance, and corporate governance matters.Participating in client meetings, preparing briefs, and taking accurate minutes.Supporting due diligence exercises and transaction documentation.Contributing to internal knowledge management and legal content (where required).

Job DescriptionsProvides input to the development or review of operational and/or departmental strategy and objectives set by the General Counsel, as well as operational policies and procedures.Leads the legal team responsible for supporting PSO and Strategy departments in implementing their annual work program and ensuring the achievement of the institution’s mid- to long-term goals, strategic targets and annual objectives.Coordinates the provision of legal services to PSO and Strategy, including:advising on all new lending instruments and modalities, as well as operational policy matters;drafting and negotiating legal agreements and related documents for operational matters under PSO and Strategy (including sovereign project & program loans, sovereign trade finance, grants, trust funds and partnerships) across all lending and non-lending windows and instruments;conducting due diligence on projects or programs proposed by PSO or Strategy, as the case may be, including reviewing local legal and regulatory requirements; andproviding legal support throughout the project life cycleAssigns Counsel to participate in the technical review of new operations, project appraisal missions, and the review of project concept notes, appraisal reports and Board papers for presentation to the Loan Committee and the Governing BoardProvides guidance to the team, ensuring quality output and prompt service delivery in the drafting, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing of all legal documentation required for PSO and Strategy, including grant operations or partnershipsManages all matters relating to legal policies for loans and the development and management of applicable legal templates for operational mattersCollaborates with colleagues from other departments in the design of new financing instruments and formulation of new operational policies and proceduresIdentifies issues of legal importance related to OPEC Fund’s operations, supervises benchmarking, research and analysis on such legal issues (including drafting of applicable legal opinions) and brings the matters to the attention of the General Counsel for consideration, with relevant recommendations

KEHINDE BABATOLA OLOFINMOYO LP is a dynamic and reputable legal firm based in Lagos, committed to delivering exceptional legal services and innovative legal solutions. We are seeking a highly motivated, bright, and detail-oriented Junior Associate to join our growing legal team.This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified legal professional to gain hands-on experience across various practice areas, contribute to significant cases, and develop their legal career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior lawyers, assisting with legal research, drafting legal documents, preparing court processes, and supporting client matters from inception to conclusion.If you are passionate about the law, eager to learn, possess a strong work ethic, and are ready to make a tangible impact, we invite you to apply and grow with us.