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.
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 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.
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 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.
