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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.Protect FHFL's legal and regulatory interests by ensuring all contracts, corporate actions, and legal documentation are accurate, compliant, and aligned with applicable laws and the Company's strategic objectives.Strengthen FHFL's governance and operational effectiveness by providing timely legal support, maintaining robust corporate governance processes, and ensuring statutory obligations are met without exceptions.Minimize legal and compliance risks by proactively identifying legal exposures, effectively managing litigation and external counsel, and ensuring the timely perfection of titles and regulatory filings.

Job DescriptionsLead and manage the Legal Department, set priorities and performance standards, manage external counsel, and maintain legal templates and knowledge systems.Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial contracts, partnerships, financing arrangements, and corporate transactions.Lead the Company's compliance programme across all jurisdictions. Monitor regulatory developments and advise on implications, particularly in fintech, payments, digital assets, AML/CFT, and data protection. Oversee licensing, regulatory filings, and regulatory engagements.Advise the Board and management on governance matters. Oversee company secretarial functions, corporate filings, and statutory records.Law enforcement liaison, Manage litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations. Instruct external counsel and oversee dispute strategy and settlement negotiations.Identify legal and regulatory risks across the business, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain internal legal and compliance policies.Oversee the Company's IP protection strategy including trademarks, licensing, and brand protection.Represent the Company in engagements with regulators, government agencies, and industry bodies.Deliver legal and compliance training. Prepare legal risk reports for management and the Board.

Job DescriptionsDevelop, implement, and continuously enhance the Company's compliance framework, policies, and control systems.Ensure all business processes and transactions comply with regulatory guidelines and internal policies.Support corporate governance structures, including board reporting, statutory filings, and policy oversight.Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely communication and implementation across the Company.Serve as primary interface with regulatory bodies, auditors, and external legal advisers.Oversee timely and accurate regulatory filings to prevent penalties and maintain compliance standing.Conduct ongoing compliance risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.Implement risk-based internal controls and compliance testing mechanisms.Lead investigations of compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions.Oversee periodic compliance audits and reviews across subsidiaries and business units.Ensure effective documentation, custodianship, and record‑keeping of compliance activities.Review and approve compliance-related documentation, processes, and workflows.Develop and deliver compliance training for employees on regulations such as AML, anti‑bribery, data protection, and financial crime.Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct throughout the Company.Oversee the monitoring, detection, investigation, and reporting of suspicious and fraudulent transactionsEnsure effective transaction monitoring and fraud detection controls are implemented and maintainedReview fraud alerts, escalation reports, and investigation outcomesCoordinate timely filing of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and other regulatory reportsLiaise with regulators, law enforcement agencies, and financial intelligence units on fraud-related matters

Designed for 400-level law students, final-year students, recent graduates, and Pre-Law School graduates, this one-month programme offers practical legal exposure, mentorship, and hands-on learning to help bridge the gap between the classroom and practice.

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.

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.

Legal Intern

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This program offers real-world experience, hands-on projects, insight into business operations, and essential skills in problem-solving, communication, digital tools, and more.

Job DescriptionsThe Legal Officer will provide legal and regulatory support across the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, internal policies, and industry regulations.The role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, managing contracts, advising internal stakeholders, supporting corporate governance activities, managing legal aspects of debt recovery, and mitigating legal risks.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, commercially minded, and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced environment.Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.Provide legal advice and support on operational, commercial, employment, regulatory, and corporate governance matters.Ensure organizational compliance with applicable laws, regulations, statutory requirements, and internal policies.Support corporate governance activities, regulatory filings, and statutory compliance.Monitor changes in legislation and advise management on legal implications and business impact.Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.Support dispute resolution, litigation management, and coordinate with external counsel where necessary.Maintain accurate legal records, contracts, company filings, and documentation.Assist with policy development, review, implementation, and legal awareness initiatives across the organization.Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, reports, memoranda, and other advisory documents.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business operations.Develop, review, negotiate, and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with customers, vendors, and strategic partners.Provide legal oversight for debt management and recovery, including drafting demand notices, negotiating settlements, and supporting recovery actions.Lead legal resolution of long-outstanding and overdue debts while ensuring compliance with applicable debt recovery laws and regulations.Review and improve debt collection, recovery, and escalation processes to optimize efficiency, reduce legal risk, and improve recoveries.Partner with Finance, Collections, and Operations teams to resolve payment disputes, enforce contractual obligations, and strengthen credit control processes. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Timely review and turnaround of contracts, legal documents, and SLAs.Compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.Effective identification and mitigation of legal and compliance risks.Recovery rate and resolution of overdue and disputed debts.Timely resolution of legal disputes and debt recovery matters.Accuracy and completeness of legal documentation, filings, and contract records.Responsiveness to internal legal support requests and stakeholder satisfaction.Continuous improvement of legal, collections, and contract management processes.

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.Work with Product, Credit, and Customer Experience teams to provide operational legal guidance, particularly around new product features, terms of service, and onboarding processes.Support enterprise risk management and governance frameworks.Support with facilitating training sessions and initiatives to build a strong culture of compliance and legal awareness across teams.

Job DescriptionsAssist with administrative aspects of legal, compliance and corporate affairs activities, including document preparation, filing and record management.Maintain organised physical and electronic filing systems for contracts, corporate records, regulatory filings and other departmental documentation.Track legal and compliance tasks, deadlines, contract renewals, filings and deliverables.Support contract administration processes, including document circulation, execution tracking and record maintenance.Assist with legal research, data gathering and preparation of routine reports, presentations and correspondence as assigned.Coordinate engagements with external counsel, consultants and service providers, including processing and tracking invoices and supporting documentation.Support ethics, compliance and corporate governance initiatives, including training logistics, record keeping and reporting activities.Schedule and coordinate departmental meetings and maintain records of key action items where required.Assist with preparing presentations, reports and other materials required by the CLAO.Any other assigned duties.Provide administrative support in relation to HR processes and initiatives as directed by the CLAO.Maintain HR-related records, trackers and documentation in accordance with applicable confidentiality requirements.Coordinate logistics relating to onboarding, offboarding, training programmes and employee engagement initiatives.Assist with preparation, filing and distribution of HR documentation as directed.Schedule interviews, employee meetings, training sessions and other HR-related activities.Support the preparation of HR reports, presentations and departmental updates.Maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee and company information.Manage departmental calendars, meeting schedules and logistical arrangements.Arrange travel, accommodation, meeting venues and event logistics as required.Coordinate internal and external communications on behalf of the CLAO as directed.Prepare meeting materials, agendas, presentations and supporting documentation.Track departmental action items, deliverables and follow-up activities.Maintain departmental databases, contact lists and records.Coordinate procurement requests, vendor engagements and invoice processing for the department.Assist with scanning, filing, document archiving and general office administration.Provide administrative support required for the efficient operation of the Legal, Compliance, Corporate Affairs and Human Resources functions.Perform any other reasonable administrative or coordination duties assigned by the Chief Legal and Coporate Officer (CLAO) from time to time.

Job DescriptionsHandle litigation matters from commencement through conclusion with minimal supervision.Draft high-quality legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, written addresses, legal opinions, agreements, and other legal correspondence.Conduct comprehensive legal research and provide well-reasoned legal advice based on current laws and judicial precedents.Represent clients independently before courts and other judicial or quasi-judicial bodies when required.Review case files, identify legal issues, and develop effective litigation strategies.Stay abreast of current decisions of superior courts, legislative developments, and regulatory changes.Collaborate with colleagues to ensure efficient case management and excellent client service.Maintain professional ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with all applicable legal standards.

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