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Job DescriptionsDevelop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance frameworks in line with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory requirements, ensuring all activities align with industry regulations, policies, and ethical standards.Oversee the preparation, submission, and accuracy of all regulatory filings while ensuring timely submissions.Monitor and manage compliance risks, developing strategic solutions to mitigate regulatory exposures.Serve as the primary liaison for regulatory bodies, including facilitating the Securities and Exchange Commission inspections, audits, and maintaining cordial relationships with regulators such as the Financial Reporting Council, and others.Provide legal advisory support to ensure compliance with fund management agreements, client mandates, and industry best practices.Conduct internal compliance training to foster a culture of accountability, awareness, and adherence to statutory regulations.Coordinate the drafting, periodic reviews, and updates of compliance-related policies such as the Compliance Manual, Anti-Money Laundering policies, and Complaint Management Policy.Conduct regulatory watch, review proposed laws and regulations, and advise on their impact on the Group’s operations.Facilitate the registration and maintenance of an adequate number of SEC Sponsored Individuals for each company in the Group.Proactively address and resolve identified regulatory breaches or infractions to ensure zero penalties or infractions.Plan and coordinate periodic compliance audits and training sessions as required by law.Assist in drafting, reviewing, and vetting legal and commercial documentation, providing legal support across all units.Prepare compliance reports and circulate updates on relevant regulatory changes to all units.Ensure compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) policies and manage customer complaints in adherence to SEC Rules on Complaint Management.Act as a trusted advisor, offering business advisory services on day-to-day compliance matters and supporting management on strategic fund governance decisions.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and negotiate all contracts: Sale Agreements, Lease Agreements, Agency Agreements, Vendor SLAS, Employment Contracts.Conduct legal due diligence on property titles, C of Q, R of O, etcAdvise Management on legal risks, real estate law, tenancy law, and SCUML/ AMLCFT compliance.Manage litigation and external counsel. Represent Bamcom at lower tribunals where applicable.

Job DescriptionsPrepare and draft minor court documents, including Affidavits of Service and other routine litigation documents.File court processes and ensure timely service of legal documents in compliance with applicable court rules and procedures.Maintain proper custody, organization, and accurate records of all litigation files and court documents.Organize, label, shelve, and maintain assignment files for easy retrieval.Monitor court filing deadlines, hearing dates, rulings, records of proceedings, and judgments, ensuring timely follow-up and reporting.Provide regular updates on case progress, court dates, and filing deadlines to Senior Associates and the Practice Manager.Manage the firm's litigation file room and archive, ensuring proper indexing, organization, and preservation of case files.Ensure the file room remains orderly, secure, and properly maintained at all times.Perform scanning, photocopying, printing, binding, and other document preparation tasks for court processes and legal correspondence.Deliver legal documents, official letters, and other correspondence to courts, clients, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders as required.Assist with administrative and clerical duties that support the Litigation Department.

Job DescriptionsAssist in the preparation and review of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and briefsConduct comprehensive legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedentsSupport senior attorneys in client consultations and case strategy developmentParticipate in negotiations and drafting of settlement agreementsMaintain organized records of legal documents and correspondenceStay updated on changes in legislation and industry trends relevant to our practice areas

Job DescriptionsProvide legal advisory services to managementDraft, review, and manage contracts, agreements, and legal documentsEnsure regulatory and statutory compliance across company operationsManage corporate legal risks and dispute resolution processesInterface with government agencies, clients, and external solicitorsSupport procurement, construction, consulting, and contracting activities with legal guidanceDevelop and maintain internal legal policies and procedures.

Job DescriptionsDevelop litigation strategy from pre-action assessment through judgment, appeal, settlement, and enforcement.Lead banking, fintech, commercial, regulatory, and financial crime litigation.Manage complex fraud, unauthorized transactions, chargeback, and asset recovery matters.Lead responses to injunctions, garnishee orders, subpoenas, freezing orders and preservation orders.Review and challenge defective court orders where legally appropriate.Represent the company before regulators, including CBN, EFCC, NFIU, FCCPC and law-enforcement agencies.Coordinate internal investigations involving fraud, AML, sanctions and financial crime.Manage external law firms, litigation budgets and legal strategy across jurisdictions.Advise executive management on legal risk, crisis response and sensitive matters.Establish litigation governance, reporting, KPIs and continuous improvement.

Job DescriptionsHandle regulatory and compliance matters, ensuring the company's operations remain compliant with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.Manage day-to-day compliance activities, including monitoring compliance obligations, reviewing internal processes, and supporting the implementation of regulatory requirements.Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and other periodic compliance and regulatory reports for internal management and relevant regulatory authorities.Develop and deliver compliance awareness programmes and training sessions for employees and internal stakeholders to promote a strong compliance culture across the organisation.Liaise with local and regional law enforcement agencies, regulators, and other government authorities regarding investigations, regulatory enquiries, and compliance related matters.Review, coordinate, and respond to law enforcement requests, ensuring that disclosures are made appropriately and in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.Manage customer disputes and provide legal support in resolving complaints, claims, and escalated matters while mitigating legal and regulatory risk to the business.Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, non disclosure agreements, and other legal documentation.Provide legal advice to business units on operational, commercial, regulatory, and corporate matters affecting the organisation.Support the development, review, and implementation of internal legal and compliance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance, assess their impact on the business, and recommend appropriate actions.Maintain accurate legal and compliance records, documentation, and regulatory correspondence.Support internal investigations and compliance reviews, ensuring appropriate documentation, escalation, and remediation where necessary.Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify legal and compliance risks and implement practical risk mitigation measures.Assist with regulatory examinations, audits, and information requests from supervisory authorities.

An intensive legal and professional development internship designed for law students, Law School candidates, and newly qualified lawyers seeking practical exposure to legal practice, advocacy, judicial reasoning, behavioral intelligence, and global legal perspectives.Participants will engage with experienced local and international facilitators, mentors, judges, lawyers, academics, and legal professionals grounded in advocacy, litigation, judicial reasoning, legal research, negotiation, leadership, and professional legal practice.PROGRAM STRUCTURE8 Core Training Classes4 Exclusive Masterclasses4 Weekly Assessments4 Practical ProjectsGlobal Moot Court SimulationInternational Essay CompetitionMentorship & Guided LearningNotes, Tasks & Interactive SessionsInternational Certification

Injustice Is Real (IIR) is a dynamic initiative advocating for Nigerians facing human rights violations both at home and in the diaspora. We amplify the voices of victims, champion their rights, and shine a light on injustice to drive meaningful change.Our work includes supporting cases of wrongful convictions, assisting with appeals, and working alongside legal professionals to challenge injustice and secure fair outcomes.We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Paralegals and Junior Lawyers who are eager to develop their legal skills while contributing to meaningful public interest work. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical litigation and case management experience while working alongside experienced legal practitioners. You will support appeals, legal research, case preparation, and strategic litigation projects that directly improve access to justice. Selected projects may involve collaboration with leading international law firms and justice-sector partners. Job DescriptionsConduct legal research and case analysis.Assist with evidence gathering and document management.Draft legal documents, correspondence, and case summaries.Support preparation of court processes, appeals, and legal filings.Assist with case management and legal administration.Collaborate with senior lawyers and legal volunteers on selected legal projects.Support legal clinics and other public interest initiatives where required.

Kickstart your legal career with practical training in legal research and contract drafting through Adeola Oyinlade & Co's Virtual Internship Programme.Duration: 17th August to 18th September 2026

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, negotiate, and manage legal agreements for operations, client delivery, procurement, partnerships, investments, financing, funding, grants, and strategic initiatives, including service agreements, NDAs, MOUs, JV agreements, shareholder arrangements, vendor contracts, terms of business etc.Translate commercial, operational, product, financial, strategic requirements into clear legal documents covering obligations, approvals, rights, deliverables, risk allocation, liability, confidentiality, data protection, IP, disputes, termination, and others as applicable.Identify legal, commercial, tax, governance, regulatory, reputational, and operational risks in agreements; recommend mitigants; maintain contract registers, templates, execution records, renewal calendars, obligation trackers, approval trails, and repositories.Map and track applicable laws, trends, entities, licences, permits, filings, guidelines, circulars, standards, compliance obligations etc. to translate them into briefs, risk flags, recommendations, checklists, obligation registers, filing calendars etc.Develop and review product/service, customer/vendor, operational, and internal compliance policies, including terms and conditions, privacy notices, refund, warranty etc.Design and maintain governance frameworks and instruments, including board/advisory/committee structures, charters, shareholder agreements, terms of reference, board calendars, delegation and approval matrices, reserved matters, policies, SOPs, minutes, resolutions, and decision records.Work with HRM on organizational structures, KPIs, succession, authority levels, director/officer duties and other related matters.Build and maintain compliance frameworks, statutory calendars, approval flows, monitoring schedules, trackers, checklists, SOPs, evidence logs, reporting routines, escalation protocols, and documentation standards.Support KYC, onboarding, AML/CFT screening, sanctions checks, beneficial ownership documentation, anti-bribery controls, conflicts checks, and compliance due diligence for clients, vendors, partners, investees, and counterparties.Liaise with CAC, tax authorities, data protection regulators/DPO networks, IP authorities, standards bodies, sector regulators, certification partners, external counsel, boards, advisers, vendors, and other stakeholders under approved protocols.Prepare briefing notes, talking points, issue papers, regulator engagement notes, policy inputs, roundtable materials, post-engagement summaries, advocacy notes, sector briefings, and thought-leadership support.

Job DescriptionsAssist the Company Secretary in preparing agendas, assembling board packs, and verifying documentation for Board and Committee meetings.Attend designated internal or subsidiary management committee meetings to take minutes and draft formal resolutionsTrack the implementation of action points and directives arising from Board and management meetings.Draft, review, and negotiate standard and semi complex commercial contracts, lease agreements, nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), and service level agreements (SLAs).Review developer project documents and joint venture proposals to identify legal risks and ensure alignment with institutional templates.Standardize internal contract templates across departments to accelerate business operations.Coordinate the perfection of titles, registration of charges, and documentation of land assets across various state registries.Draft and file statutory returns with corporate regulators (e.g., Corporate Affairs Commission) within specified timelines.Evaluate internal departmental operations against local statutory codes to prevent compliance breaches.Maintain the institutional litigation register, tracking updates, hearing dates, and outcomes for all active matters.Collate case materials, evidence, and briefs required by external counsels representing the organization.Conduct initial reviews of external counsel billings and fee notes against agreed engagement terms.Strong proficiency in drafting precise, legally binding commercial agreements and corporate documents.Practical knowledge of Nigerian corporate law, real estate law, and the operational procedures of landregistries and regulatory bodies.Excellent skill in summarizing complex corporatediscussions into concise, professional minutes.Ability to resolve contractual deadlocks and minorexternal disputes constructively.Protect FHFL's legal and regulatory interests by ensuring all contracts, corporate actions, and legaldocumentation are accurate, compliant, and aligned with applicable laws and the Company's strategicobjectives.Strengthen FHFL's governance and operational effectiveness by providing timely legal support,maintaining robust corporate governance processes, and ensuring statutory obligations are met withoutexceptions.Minimize legal and compliance risks by proactively identifying legal exposures, effectively managinglitigation and external counsel, and ensuring the timely perfection of titles and regulatory filings.