Job DescriptionsPrepare, review, organize, and maintain contracts, agreements, legal correspondence, and corporate records.Track contract renewals, compliance deadlines, approvals, and other legal obligations.Conduct legal research and prepare reports on relevant laws and regulatory requirements.Assist with regulatory filings, corporate governance documentation, and compliance monitoring.Liaise with external legal counsel, regulatory bodies, and internal departments on legal matters.Maintain accurate and confidential physical and electronic filing systems.Identify documentation gaps and escalate potential legal or compliance risks.
Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents involving the Principal and third parties.Ensure that agreements adequately protect the Principal’s interests, rights, assets, and obligations.Identify unfavourable clauses, potential liabilities, and contractual risks, and recommend appropriate amendments before executing agreements.Advise the Principal on the legal implications of proposed transactions, partnerships, investments, and contractual commitments.Monitor contractual obligations, renewal dates, termination provisions, and compliance requirements.Liaise with external lawyers, law firms, and other relevant parties where necessary.Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks relating to the Principal’s personal affairs, business interests, investments, properties, and professional engagements.Advise on measures to prevent disputes, financial losses, contractual breaches, fraud, and unnecessary legal exposure.Provide legal guidance on significant decisions and transactions before commitments are made.Develop appropriate legal safeguards to protect the Principal’s interests.Advise on dispute resolution, settlement negotiations, and litigation where necessary.Monitor relevant legal developments that may affect the Principal’s interests.Advise on the preparation, review, and execution of wills and other estate-planning documents.Guide the establishment and administration of trusts, where applicable.Advise on succession planning, inheritance arrangements, asset distribution, and wealth preservation.Review arrangements involving executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and powers of attorney.Identify potential legal and cross-border succession issues and coordinate with relevant specialists.Ensure that estate-planning documents are properly maintained and updated when necessary.The Lawyer will report directly to the Principal and liaise with her authorised representatives, accountants, financial advisers, property managers, business associates, external legal counsel, and other professionals as required.The candidate is expected to provide clear, practical legal advice, anticipate potential problems, and present recommendations with the relevant facts, legal implications, available options, and proposed next steps.And so on.
Job DescriptionsCollaborate with the Managing Partner and senior leadership to develop and execute the firm's strategic plan, identifying opportunities for growth, market expansion, and service innovation.Optimize firm-wide operational processes, systems, and procedures to enhance efficiency, productivity, and service delivery across all departments.Work closely with the finance department to manage budgets, monitor financial performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and contribute to sound financial planning.Oversee HR strategies, including talent acquisition, development, performance management, and employee relations, ensuring a high-performing and engaged workforce.Lead the adoption and implementation of legal technology solutions and manage the firm's IT infrastructure to support modern legal practice and data security.Ensure the firm's adherence to all relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, implementing best practices for risk mitigation and governance.Manage the firm's administrative services, including facilities, procurement, and general office management, to provide a conducive and efficient working environment.Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
The Opportunity: Administrative Officer I (Legal)This is an exciting entry-level opportunity to contribute to the foundational administrative and legal operations of a dynamic new university. The Administrative Officer I (Legal) will provide essential administrative support to the University's legal functions, ensuring efficient operations as we prepare for the commencement of full academic activities.Why Join Owolabi University?Be part of a pioneering institution shaping the future of higher education in Nigeria.Contribute to a vibrant and evolving academic environment.Enjoy one of the most competitive salary packages within the Nigerian higher educational system.Opportunity for professional growth and development within a new and expanding university structure.
Job DescriptionsBuild and maintain strategic relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, and key industry stakeholders, including NUPRC, NMDPRA, NNPCL, NUIMS, NIPEX, NCDMB, NAPIMS, and the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.Monitor government policies, legislation, regulatory directives, and industry developments, providing insights into their potential impact on the organization’s operations and business objectives.Coordinate regulatory approvals, permits, registrations, renewals, and other statutory requirements to ensure timely compliance with applicable regulations.Support Nigerian Content compliance by ensuring adherence to relevant requirements of the NOGICD Act 2010 and facilitating engagement with NCDMB and other relevant institutions.Identify and develop business opportunities within the upstream oil and gas sector, supporting sales, marketing, account management, and contract acquisition initiatives, particularly with E&P companies.Coordinate tendering and bidding activities with Contracts, Tenders, and relevant business units to ensure timely submissions and improve contract-winning opportunities.Develop policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy recommendations while identifying and managing regulatory, political, and stakeholder-related risks that may affect the organization.Gather and analyze market intelligence, customer trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments, translating findings into actionable business strategies and viable commercial leads.Represent the organization at regulatory meetings, industry conferences, and policy discussions; deliver corporate presentations; and coordinate facility tours for government officials and other relevant stakeholders.Prepare regular reports for the Director, Corporate Affairs and Government Relations on regulatory developments, stakeholder engagements, business opportunities, market intelligence, and emerging risks, while performing other assigned duties.
Job DescriptionsMaintain an organized repository of legal and regulatory documents.Ensure proper retention of contracts, licences, regulatory correspondence and legal records.Review contracts and agreements before execution.Maintain a register of active contracts and agreements.Monitor expiry and renewal dates of contracts.Ensure third-party arrangements contain appropriate confidentiality, liability, service-level and termination provisions.Ensure appropriate customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) are conducted where applicable.Monitor transactions for potential suspicious or unusual activities.Escalate suspected breaches and suspicious transactions in accordance with approved procedures.
Job DescriptionsDevelop and implement risk management and compliance strategies.Conduct quarterly compliance audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.Monitor regulatory, ISO 9001 and Modern Slavery compliance.
Job DescriptionsManage and maintain the University's law library and legal information resources.Catalogue, classify, and organise law books, journals, statutes, law reports, and other legal materials.Provide legal research assistance to students, lecturers, and researchers.Facilitate access to electronic legal databases and other digital research resources.Ensure the proper preservation, circulation, and security of library materials.Support teaching, learning, and research activities within the Faculty of Law.Maintain accurate library records and prepare periodic reports.Recommend relevant legal publications and resources to support the University's academic programmes.
Job DescriptionsProvide legal guidance on contracts, corporate transactions, and internal policies.Review and prepare property-related agreements (e.g., sale agreements, leases, joint venture agreements).Support the Real Estate part of the business.Draft, review, and manage contracts with contractors, consultants, and vendors.Manage property-related disputes, including land ownership issues and tenancy matters.Ensure adherence to governance policies and procedures.Maintain statutory registers and ensure filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission.Process permits, approvals, and development licenses.
Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, and other transactional legal documents.Conduct legal due diligence on corporate transactions, investments, and business opportunities.Provide legal advisory services on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, fintech, data protection, and regulatory compliance.Identify legal risks and recommend practical, commercially viable solutions.Conduct legal research and prepare articles, reports, and other thought-leadership content on relevant legal developments.Maintain strong client relationships and collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality legal services.Keep abreast of developments in corporate law, technology, financial services, and regulatory frameworks.
Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, transactional documents, corporate governance instruments, and other legal documentation.Coordinate regulatory licensing applications, trademark registrations, statutory filings, and compliance processes involving relevant regulatory bodies, including CAC, SCUML, NLRC, FRC, and LSLB, as applicable.Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, advisory memoranda, and reports on commercial, corporate, employment, and regulatory matters.Provide legal and regulatory advice on the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, applicable subsidiary regulations, and relevant international data protection frameworks.Conduct Data Protection Compliance Assessments (DPCAs), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and regulatory compliance gap analyses.Draft and review privacy notices, data processing agreements, consent forms, data protection policies, and other privacy governance documents.Advise clients on cross-border data transfers, regulatory reporting obligations, data breaches, incident response, and privacy risk mitigation.Support clients in developing and implementing effective data protection and privacy compliance frameworks.Independently manage assigned client matters and engagements, ensuring timely delivery, accuracy, and high-quality service.Maintain appropriate matter documentation, monitor deadlines, and provide regular updates on assigned engagements.Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to deliver commercially practical and client-focused legal solutions.
Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited (IPMC)
Job DescriptionsEvaluate applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.Prepare compliance obligations matrices and regulatory risk assessments.Review project-related legal requirements, permits and contractual compliance obligations.Interpret relevant national regulations and international standards.Support regulatory due diligence, standards alignment and compliance improvement programmes.Advise on contractual, confidentiality and information-governance considerations.
