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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 DescriptionsDraft, review, vet and negotiate high-value product supply and service contracts, BIMCO agreements, charter parties, and Master Service Agreements (MSAs).Ensure total compliance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act and NCDMB directives.Manage maritime claims, dispute resolutions, arbitrations, and litigation processes.Oversee anti-bribery, anti-corruption (FCPA, UK Bribery Act), and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance programs.Provide legal and compliance counsel in high-value strategic meetings and contribute legal and regulatory insights to corporate strategy.

Job DescriptionsManage the Department’s calendar, meetings, appointments and action trackers.Maintain and update the Department’s physical and electronic filing systems and ensure easy retrieval of documents.Maintain and update the contracts register of contracts including execution, expiry, renewal and other key dates.Maintain and update the litigation/dispute trackers including court dates, deadlines, external counsel updates and legal fees.Track statutory, regulatory and other Department tasks, deadlines, 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.Schedule and coordinate departmental meetings and maintain records of key action items where required.Coordinate departmental events including retreats, workshops and other team activities including logistics and vendor management.Assist with preparing presentations, reports and other materials required by the Head, Legal & Company Secretary.Provide general administrative support to the members of the Department and assist with special projects as required.Manage departmental calendars, meeting schedules and logistical arrangements.Perform any other reasonable administrative or coordination duties assigned by the Head, Legal & Company Secretary from time to time.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and support the negotiation of commercial agreements, contracts, MOUs, and other legal documents.Provide legal research and advisory support on operational, commercial, employment, and regulatory matters.Assist in monitoring NOBZO’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.Support the Legal Directorate in maintaining corporate records, contracts, legal correspondence, and compliance documentation.Conduct legal research and prepare briefs, opinions, and reports as required.Assist with legal due diligence for prospective partnerships, business arrangements, and other corporate activities.Support the identification, assessment, and escalation of potential legal and regulatory risks.Assist with dispute resolution, legal correspondence, and liaison with external counsel where required.Support the review and updating of internal policies, agreements, and legal templates.Collaborate with other Directorates to ensure legal considerations are properly addressed in business and operational activities.Perform other legal and compliance duties assigned by the Director of Legal or Lawyer II.

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.

Human Resource Executive

Roothe-Kharis & Partners

Responsibilities * Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, including workforce planning, job postings, interviewing, and onboarding to ensure the company attracts high-calibre candidates.* Develop and implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures that align with the company’s strategic goals and Nigerian labour regulations.* Conduct market research to identify industry trends and potential partners.* Prepare and deliver business proposals and presentations for HR consulting.* Attend networking events, conferences and business meetings to promote the Firm.* Serve as the primary point of contact for employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution, ensuring a healthy and productive work environment.* Drive the performance appraisal system (e.g., KPIs, 360-degree feedback), linking results to training, promotions, and succession planning.* Administer payroll coordination, leave management, HMO, pension remittances, and bonus structures in a timely and accurate manner.* Identify skills gaps and coordinate training programs to upskill employees and enhance productivity.* Prepare regular HR reports (turnover rates, recruitment metrics, staff satisfaction) for executive decision-making.* Draft the annual HR budget covering recruitment costs, training expenses, staff welfare, and HMO premiums for management approval.* Initiating and tracking payments to external vendors (e.g., job boards, training consultants, HMO providers, background check agencies) and reconciling invoices.* Collaborating with Finance to prepare and distribute annual tax clearance certificates.* Providing employee records, payroll schedules, and benefit documentation to external auditors during statutory or financial audits.* Monitoring business development targets and providing updates.Remuneration: 300,000 Monthly Net payOnly qualified candidates should send their CVs to info@roothekharis.com

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 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.

Job DescriptionsProvide legal guidance on business operations, contracts, and agreementsReview and draft contracts, agreements, and other legal documentsManage litigation and disputes.Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures, including:Data protection policies (NDPA and GDPR)Anti-money laundering (AML) policiesWhistleblowing policiesMonitor and report compliance with laws and regulationsConduct training and awareness programsEnsure compliance with NDPA and GDPR regulations, including:Data subject requests and complaintsData breach reporting and managementLiaise with regulatory bodies (e.g., CAC, NDPC)Obtain necessary licenses and permitsEnsure compliance with Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) and other regulatory requirementsMaintain company records and registersPrepare and file statutory returns with CAC

Job DescriptionsAssisting in the preparation, rendition, and filing of the Annual Report & Accounts to meet legal requirements (CAC, SEC & NGX)Filing annual returns and audited accounts in collaboration with the company secretary.Organizing and planning board meetings and the annual general meeting, ensuring all stakeholders are adequately represented.Drafting, executing, and perfecting legal documents, including contracts, leases, NDAs, and client correspondenceLiaising with the GMD & Chairman to ensure timely and compliant business conduct.Maintaining and organizing legal documents, contracts, and agreements.Recording and maintaining minutes for in-house meetings.Managing and safeguarding the Company’s Seal and Register of Sealed documents.Conducting research and analysis to assist executives in decision-making processes.Acting as a primary point of contact for executives internally and externally.Communicating with clients, vendors, and external parties on behalf of executives.Implementing and maintaining office policies and procedures while ensuring confidentiality.Liaising with external solicitors on debt recovery cases.Drafting legal agreements such as NDAs, MOUs, SLAs, brokerage agreements, and non-circumvention agreements.Assisting in capital and debt-raising transactions by reviewing fundraising term sheets, underwriting agreements, and vending agreements.Facilitating brokerage transactions between the company and foreign external parties.Assisting in the registration of securities like NDR with the SEC.Organizing and maintaining filing systems, both physical and electronic.Handling correspondence, including drafting and proofreading emails, letters, and other documents.Gathering, compiling, and analyzing information to assist executives in decision-making processes.Communicating with stakeholders and ensuring the timely completion of tasks. Serving as a primary point of contact for executives, both internally and externally.Communicating with clients, vendors, and other external parties on behalf of the executive.Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of office policies and procedures.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and manage the lifecycle of all commercial contracts, ensuring 100% accuracy and protection.Act as the primary point for due diligence, risk reporting, and regulatory compliance.Provide real-time counsel to internal stakeholders to avoid disputes and manage litigation efficiently.Participate in client onboarding meetings to ensure legal alignment from the very first touchpoint.

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.