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Rosie's People is looking to add an experienced Nigerian lawyer to its professional network to provide legal and regulatory support to the company and, where required, its clients.The consultant will work on a matter-by-matter basis, with the scope of work and professional fees agreed for each assignment.ImportantThis is not a salaried job. There is:No guaranteed monthly salaryNo guaranteed retainerNo minimum hoursNo guaranteed volume of workInstead, each assignment will have its own agreed scope, deliverables, timeline and professional fee. Fees may be hourly, fixed, milestone-based or another agreed structure.  

Our client is a technology company solving payments problems for businesses across Africa. The team is seeking a Senior Legal Associate to ensure products and business operations comply with laws, ethics, and best practices. Reporting to the Head of Legal, this hands-on role involves managing contracts, corporate governance, legal operations, litigation support, and regulatory advisory in a regulated, high-growth environment.Key Responsibilities​Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including merchant agreements, partner agreements, NDAs, and vendor agreements.​Develop and maintain contract templates, clause libraries, playbooks, and audit-ready contract repositories.​Lead corporate governance and board activities, draft resolutions, and coordinate committee meetings and schedules.​Support litigation, dispute management, and external counsel coordination while providing early risk assessments.​Manage trademarks, IP registrations, renewals, and draft cease-and-desist communications for IP infringements.​Design, implement, and optimize legal workflows, intake processes, legal technology (CLM systems), and automation initiatives.​Track legal billing, budgets, and spend, and maintain dashboards/reports on contract volumes and litigation risk exposure.​Ensure regulatory compliance across fintech and payments operations and provide day-to-day legal advisory to cross-functional teams.​Support internal training, legal research, vendor onboarding, and special business projects.

The British Council in Nigeria works across Arts and Culture, English, and Education. The organization is recruiting an Intern to join its Business Support Services Unit in Lagos to provide legal, governance, operational, and executive administrative support to the General Counsel & Company Secretary (a member of the Nigeria Senior Leadership Team). The role offers exposure to legal operations, corporate governance, stakeholder engagement, compliance, and strategic business support activities.Key Responsibilities​Provide legal and administrative support to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, including drafting, reviewing, formatting, and proofreading legal, governance, and business documents.​Manage and maintain document repositories, SharePoint sites, records, and filing systems for the Legal Unit and Senior Leadership Team.​Support the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Senior Leadership Team projects, initiatives, and action plans.​Coordinate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements, including diary management, scheduling, logistics, briefing materials, minute-taking, and action tracking.​Manage correspondence on behalf of the General Counsel & Company Secretary regarding partnerships, sponsorships, governance, events, legal enquiries, and strategic relationships.​Assist with contract administration, agreement tracking, and record-keeping of legal and commercial documentation.​Support compliance, governance, data protection, risk management, and internal/external audit activities.​Ensure compliance with British Council safeguarding policies and procedures. 

Job DescriptionsProvide legal support for digital technology, software, artificial intelligence, cloud, cybersecurity and digital transformation initiatives.Advise on technology transactions, including software licensing, SaaS, digital platforms, technology procurement, IT outsourcing and systems implementation.Support the protection, registration, commercialisation and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets and proprietary know-how.Advise on data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence governance and emerging technology regulations.Develop and maintain legal frameworks, policies, standards and technology-related agreements supporting innovation, digital transformation and IP management.Prepare, review and negotiate commercial agreements and provide legal support for execution across the Group.Support strategic corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, investments, project finance, corporate restructurings and shareholder matters.Conduct legal due diligence and support transaction execution, post-completion implementation and legal risk assessments for acquisitions, investments, strategic partnerships and expansion initiatives.Provide legal support and advisory services on energy, natural resources, infrastructure and project execution.Draft, review and negotiate sector-specific agreements, including Hydrocarbon Sale, Transportation and Processing Agreements, Technical Service Agreements, Project Development Agreements, EPC, consultancy, contractor, procurement, supply and distribution agreements.

Job DescriptionsDevelop and manage strategic partnerships with government agencies, donors, nonprofits, and corporate organizations to support organizational goals and funding opportunities.Serve as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, managing partner relationships, agreements, and collaborative engagements.Oversee organizational compliance by developing policies, conducting audits and risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to donor regulations and industry standards.Support grant acquisition and donor management processes, including proposal development, reporting, documentation, and compliance with funding requirements.Collaborate with internal teams to monitor project deliverables, evaluate partnership impact, and document organizational achievements and success stories.Provide staff training and technical support on partnership management and compliance while identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and operational efficiency.Perform other related tasks

IPMC is seeking an experienced Legal and Regulatory Due Diligence Consultant to assess the company's legal position, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contractual obligations and legal risks.Key ResponsibilitiesReview the company's corporate governance structure, shareholder arrangements, Board effectiveness and statutory records.Review key commercial agreements, including Joint Venture Agreements, Production Sharing Contracts, Farm-in/Farm-out Agreements, supplier contracts and financing agreements.Assess regulatory compliance, licences, permits, environmental and HSE obligations.Review host community commitments.Assess pending litigation, arbitration matters, contingent liabilities and regulatory sanctions.Identify legal and regulatory risks and recommend appropriate remedial actions. Expected DeliverableThe successful consultant will be expected to produce:Legal Due Diligence ReportRegulatory Compliance AssessmentLegal Risk RegisterCorporate Governance ReviewRemediation and Compliance Roadmap 

Hall 7 Real Estate Limited is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Legal Officer to provide legal and regulatory support across its real estate operations.The role involves providing legal advice, managing contracts and property transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance, identifying legal risks, and supporting the company's commercial interests.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice on corporate, commercial, property, real estate, construction, investment, employment, contractual and regulatory matters.Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements, property documentation and other legal documents.Support land and property transactions, development projects and construction agreements.Monitor applicable laws, regulations, permits, licences and statutory requirements.Identify and advise on legal and regulatory risks.Support the management of disputes, claims and contentious matters.Coordinate with external solicitors where required.Maintain proper legal records, contracts, licences, permits and regulatory filings.Liaise with internal departments, government agencies, regulators, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.

Olajide Oyewole LLP is seeking a Litigation Officer focused on facilitating court process filings, liaising with judicial and court officials, monitoring case progress, and ensuring smooth, efficient court-related operations for the firm.​Key Responsibilities​Draft, assemble, and file court processes across various judicial levels and tribunals.​Liaise directly with court clerks, registrars, bailiffs, and judicial officers.​Track case progression, cause lists, hearing dates, and court orders.​Ensure the seamless handling and service of court-related documents and processes.​Maintain accurate case records, litigation files, and procedural updates for the firm's dispute resolution practice.

The Senior Associate is responsible for managing complex legal matters, supervising junior associates and trainees, and ensuring high-quality legal services are delivered to clients.Key Responsibilities​Lead and manage complex legal cases from inception to resolution.​Provide legal opinions and strategic advice to clients.​Supervise and mentor Associates, Trainee Associates, and support staff.​Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, pleadings, and legal correspondence.​Represent clients in court, arbitration, or mediation proceedings.​Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.​Collaborate with Partners to develop case strategies and contribute to business development.​Maintain strong client relationships and uphold confidentiality and professionalism.​Contribute to knowledge development and firm publications.​Carry out any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Job DescriptionsLead negotiation and execution of complex agreements including M&A, JV, project finance, divestments, and shareholder mattersProvide legal support on oil & gas, power, mining and infrastructure projects. Draft and negotiate agreements such as Hydrocarbon Sale, EPC, Technical Service, and Supply Agreements.Monitor laws and regulations, ensure 100% compliance, and support governance frameworks and internal controls.Advise on technology transactions, software licensing, data protection, AI, cybersecurity and IP protection.Manage litigation, arbitration and coordinate external counselRepresent Legal & Compliance in regulatory engagements and build relationships with government bodies, external counsel and vendors.

Job DescriptionsProvide legal & commercial advisory to businesses & functionsLegal draftingReview and negotiate contracts drafting and review.Undertake research to support advisory.Facilitate periodic review of laws and regulations.Provide support for special groupwide projects – Transaction advisory for mergers, acquisitions & divestitures, due diligences etc.Any other tasks assigned by Line Manager

HBM Nigeria Plc is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal support across its business operations, with a strong focus on litigation, commercial contracts, legal risk, compliance and dispute resolution. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the management of lawsuits, pre-litigation claims, regulatory claims and inquiries.Provide legal advice to business units and senior management.Draft, review and negotiate commercial and procurement contracts.Advise on legal, regulatory and compliance risks.Manage claims, disputes, negotiations, mediation and arbitration.Coordinate external law firms and legal counsel.Support permits and licences required for plant operations.Conduct legal risk assessments and provide recommendations.Advise on corporate governance, competition law, labour law and other commercial matters.Manage the company's contract management system.Support legal compliance training and implementation of the Code of Business Conduct.Conduct due diligence for commercial transactions.