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Job DescriptionsProvide legal advice to the Board, Management, and various business units on corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory, and operational matters.Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs, leases, service agreements, and other legal documents.Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and contractual risks affecting the organisation.Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian laws, regulations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.Oversee litigation, disputes, legal claims, and other contentious matters, including the management of external solicitors.Advise Management on employment and labour-related legal matters in collaboration with HR.Provide guidance on corporate governance, statutory obligations, Board matters, and company secretarial requirements where applicable.Maintain proper custody of corporate, legal, statutory, and contractual records.Monitor changes in legislation and regulations and advise Management on their potential impact on the business.Develop and review legal policies, procedures, templates, and compliance frameworks.Support major business transactions, investments, partnerships, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives from a legal perspective.Liaise with government agencies, regulators, external counsel, consultants, and other relevant stakeholders.Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop members of the Legal/Compliance team.Provide legal training and awareness sessions to employees where necessary.Prepare legal reports and provide regular updates to Management and the Board on significant legal risks and matters.

About the Mastercard Foundation Associates ProgramAre you a driven, recent graduate eager to launch your career and contribute to meaningful social impact across Africa? The Mastercard Foundation Associates Program offers a unique 12-month opportunity for talented young professionals to gain invaluable experience, develop critical skills, and build a robust professional network.This prestigious 12-month contract program is designed to cultivate the next generation of African leaders. Associates will engage in hands-on work within various sectors, contributing to impactful projects aligned with the Mastercard Foundation's mission to enable learning and livelihoods for young people in Africa.What You Will GainProfessional Development: Engage in structured learning, mentorship, and practical assignments to sharpen your professional competencies and leadership skills.Real-World Impact: Contribute directly to initiatives that address pressing social and economic challenges across the region.Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, experts, and a vibrant community of fellow Associates and Mastercard Foundation partners.Career Launchpad: Build a strong foundation for your future career, gaining experience that is highly valued in the development and private sectors.Program LocationsThis program is available in multiple locations across Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia. Successful candidates will be placed based on program needs and their profile.

Job DescriptionsMaintain and optimise contract lifecycle management systems (e.g. contract repository, templates, tracking tools).Manage the end-to-end contracting process: drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and coordinating execution in collaboration with stakeholders.Develop and maintain internal policies, standard operating procedures, and legal guidance documents.Support litigation and dispute resolution processes by coordinating with external counsel and internal teams.Monitor and manage legal budget and spend, including vendor coordination and invoicing.Track regulatory developments (CBN, NDIC, NITDA, NFIU, FCCPC, etc.) and advise relevant teams on implications.Coordinate timely and accurate regulatory filings, periodic returns, audit responses, and inspections.Maintain a compliance calendar and manage regulatory engagement logs.Support internal audits and compliance reviews, working closely with the Risk, Finance, and Internal Control functions.Prepare reports and presentations for internal committees (e.g. Exco, Board) and external regulators.Support with external audits including CBN, NDPR etc.Engaging regulators including CBN, FCCPC, NDPR etc.Engaging law enforcement agencies.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, negotiate, and vetting all commercial contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), vendor management contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and strategic partnership MOUs.Maintain and regularly update the company's repository of standard contract templates, legal disclaimers, and terms of service to minimize business exposure.Ensure commercial agreements strictly comply with internal risk guidelines and statutory provisions.Draft and review credit documentation including offer letters, loan agreements, deeds of legal mortgage, debentures, personal/corporate guarantees, and pledge agreements.Conduct thorough legal due diligence on corporate borrowers, verifying registration status, board resolutions, corporate capacity, and existing encumbrances prior to credit disbursement.Execute title searches at Land Registries, corporate searches at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and register security interests with the National Collateral Registry (NCR) to ensure proper perfection of collateral.Monitor circulars, guidelines, and statutory updates from key financial and regulatory authorities (e.g., CBN, SEC, FCCPC, NITDA, NDPR/NDPA) and advise management on operational compliance.Prepare, execute, and track statutory filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), including annual returns, changes in directorship, and share allotments.Provide secretarial support for Board and Committee meetings, including assisting in board pack collation, meeting logistics, drafting meeting minutes, and tracking action items.Assist in operationalizing Anti-Money Laundering (AML/CFT) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulatory compliance standards across 

Job DescriptionsDraft and/or review legal documents, contracts, term sheets, offer letters, agreement to lease, deed of sublease, procurement agreement, utilities agreements, construction and infrastructure development, financing and other corporate documents etc.Identification of potential risk factors for new and existing transactions and suggesting mitigation measures.Provide litigation and court process drafting support to the Head of Legal.Assist in the review of the Corporate Governance Handbook (CGHB).Preparation of Board materials for Board meetings.Taking of minutes of Board meetings.Drafting and reviewing board resolutions and extracts.Assist with company secretarial functions, such as statutory filling and updating company records on an ongoing basis in a timely manner (jointly with the Head of Legal).Conduct and commission research and analysis of specific legal questions and preparation of information memoranda, opinions, position papers and, any other legal research as may be required.Monitoring Nigerian legislation as well as advising on the impact of existing and newly enacted legislation on the Company’s business.Following up and ensuring that all board action points are met immediately after the Board meetings.Ensuring that the central storage (Egnyte) for all key corporate documents are kept up to date (e.g. constitutional documents, title documents, board materials, key correspondence or letters, key financing and commercial agreements), jointly with the Head of Legal).Provide sound advice on compliance matters to the various units and departments.Assist with the preparation and submission of regulatory filings.Undertake periodic audits to identify gaps in compliance processes.Track and ensure timely remediation of compliance issue to ensure that the Company’s business is compliant with all relevant legal, regulatory and the contractual obligations.Assist in developing, maintaining and updating internal compliance policies and procedures.Coordinate and deliver compliance training sessions for employees on topics such as anti-bribery & corruption, anti-money laundering, conflicts of interest etc.

Job DescriptionsReview, log, and analyze all court orders (ex-parte, motions on notice and court orders for reversal of funds) served on the company regarding erroneous transfers or disputed wallet funds.Coordinate with internal NIP, Operations, and Compliance teams to ensure immediate, precise execution of post-no-debit (PND) restrictions or liens on subject-matter wallets upon receipt of legal notice.Monitor the lifecycle of pending litigation to ensure temporary holds on disputed funds are maintained in compliance with the doctrine of lis pendens until formal court resolution, preventing premature automated release of funds.

Job DescriptionsProvide timely legal advice to the Estate Manager, Facility Management team, management, and other relevant stakeholders on estate-related matters.Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, statutory requirements, and estate policies.Identify potential legal risks arising from estate operations and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.Review and advise on policies, procedures, notices, circulars, and communications issued to residents, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.Maintain awareness of relevant changes in property, tenancy, labour, environmental, health and safety, and other applicable legislation.Review and manage tenancy, lease, occupancy, renewal, termination, and related documentation.Provide legal guidance on resident complaints, breaches of estate rules, unauthorized occupation, subletting, alterations, and other occupancy-related matters.Support the enforcement of estate rules and regulations in a fair, consistent, and legally compliant manner.Draft warning letters, breach notices, demand notices, notices to comply, and other legal correspondence.Advise management on appropriate actions relating to defaulting residents and other occupants.

Job DescriptionsProvide expert legal advice and support, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documents.Manage corporate governance matters, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and provide efficient company secretarial support to the board and management.Develop, implement, and monitor robust compliance policies and procedures to ensure strict adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.Proactively identify potential legal and compliance risks, assess their impact on the business, and provide strategic advisory to mitigate exposure and ensure business continuity.Offer timely and practical legal and strategic guidance to various business units and senior management on day-to-day operations, strategic initiatives, and new projects.

Job DescriptionsDevelop and execute aggressive, structured recovery strategies across delinquency buckets, high-value exposures, written-off accounts, and difficult-to-recover portfolios.Determine the appropriate legal recovery route for delinquent accounts and ensure timely escalation through demand notices, settlement negotiations, litigation, enforcement, and other lawful recovery mechanisms.Segment recovery accounts by exposure, delinquency stage, customer profile, probability of recovery, and appropriate recovery channel.Drive the preparation, issuance, tracking, and follow-up of demand letters, pre-action notices, settlement agreements, and other recovery documentation.Manage and hold external law firms, recovery agencies, field agents, and other approved recovery partners accountable to clearly defined targets and timelines.Manage CredPal’s recovery litigation portfolio from commencement through judgment and enforcement, ensuring cases progress without unnecessary delays.Coordinate lawful physical recovery and customer-engagement activities for accounts requiring field intervention.Lead negotiations with delinquent customers and counterparties, structure commercially viable repayment plans, and recommend settlements where appropriate.Personally oversee high-value and sensitive recovery cases requiring senior-level intervention.Collections Collaboration: Work closely with Collections, Credit, Risk, Finance, Data, and Operations teams to ensure seamless escalation from collections into legal recovery.Leverage available customer, transaction, employment, banking, contact, and location data to improve recovery strategies and contactability, subject to applicable laws and internal policies.Maintain clear visibility of every escalated account, action taken, responsible recovery channel, next step, expected recovery amount, and recovery status.Evaluate recovery costs against expected recoveries and ensure external legal and recovery expenses remain commercially justified.Ensure loan documentation, agreements, transaction records, communications, and supporting evidence required for enforcement are complete and properly maintained.Advise the business on legal risks relating to lending, debt recovery, customer disputes, settlements, enforcement, and contractual obligations.Ensure all recovery activities comply with applicable Nigerian laws, regulatory requirements, consumer-protection standards, data-protection requirements, and CredPal policies.Provide weekly recovery reports to Management showing portfolio movement, recoveries achieved, escalations, legal cases, blocked accounts, key risks, and next actions.

Job DescriptionsLead the review, drafting, negotiation and management of commercial agreements across Qore’s business lines, including platform agreements, technology contracts, vendor agreements, partnership arrangements, NDAs, service agreements, data processing agreements and other commercial documentation.Provide legal advisory support to business teams on commercial decisions, product structures, operational matters, employment-adjacent issues, regulatory-adjacent questions and other matters with legal implications.Manage the contract lifecycle, including intake, review, negotiation, execution, filing, renewal tracking, expiry tracking and repository discipline.Ensure contracts and legal documents are reviewed within agreed SLAs and through the approved task management system.Identify, assess and escalate legal risks, including risks connected to the PSSP licence process, regulatory engagement, market expansion, commercial transactions, customer commitments and partner relationships.Coordinate with Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, Risk, Privacy and Corporate Governance leads on matters with cross-domain legal implications.Support the Chief LRCC Officer on Board-facing legal matters, shareholder and equity matters, corporate structure questions, investor-related legal documentation and governance-adjacent legal work.Maintain and improve Qore’s legal documentation infrastructure, including templates, standard terms, clause libraries, precedent records and legal playbooks.Brief, instruct and supervise external counsel on matters referred externally, and manage associated costs within approved parameters.Review AI-assisted legal outputs before they are treated as legal positions, used in external communications, escalated to management, or submitted to the Board, regulators or counterparties.Provide occasional cross-functional support to other LRCC teams in crisis or high-priority matters, where legal judgement or generalist LRCC experience is required.

Job DescriptionPrepare the appropriate legal documents for trial or court proceedings.Evaluate new business partnerships with vendors and subcontractors.Represent the company in legal proceedings.Design and oversee the company’s policy and position on legal matters.Protect the company against legal risks and violations.Examine the legal issues related to new products and services.Negotiate deals on behalf of the company.Guide management on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations.

Job DescriptionsProviding comprehensive legal advisory services across corporate and commercial law.Ensuring robust regulatory compliance for various business operations.Conducting in-depth legal research and drafting precise legal documents.Contributing to significant legal matters, leveraging modern tools and processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness within the legal function.This role offers a unique chance to contribute meaningfully to complex legal challenges and advance your career within a practice that embraces innovation and professional excellence.