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NYSC Associate (Legal & Administrative Support)Are you currently serving under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic professional environment? We’d love to have you join our team!Responsibilities:Provide administrative support.Assist with legal research and documentation.Prepare and organize files and records.Attend to other tasks as assigned. What You’ll Gain: Practical work experience. Mentorship and professional development.Exposure to legal and corporate practice.A supportive and growth-oriented work environment. 

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.

The Plenipotent Company is recruiting an Entrepreneurial Legal Associate for its Talent Development & Business Incubation Programme. This two-year programme is designed for lawyers who want to build expertise in corporate and commercial law while developing the entrepreneurial skills needed to establish a successful, technology-enabled legal practice.Participants will receive structured training, hands-on legal experience, business incubation, mentorship, and long-term career support.Key ResponsibilitiesCorporate & Commercial PracticeConduct legal research on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.Draft and review commercial agreements, including NDAs, Service Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, and Shareholders' Agreements.Prepare legal opinions and advisory memoranda.Support corporate restructuring and capital-raising transactions.Property & Real EstateDraft and review real estate documentation, including Deeds of Assignment and Lease Agreements.Conduct property due diligence and verification.Prepare and process perfection documents.Corporate Governance & ComplianceDraft board resolutions, minutes, and other corporate documentation.Support regulatory compliance and statutory filings.Assist in developing governance frameworks and internal corporate policies.Client Advisory & Business DevelopmentInterface with clients and regulatory agencies.Participate in client meetings and transaction discussions.Support business development initiatives.Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and continuous learning activities. 

KEHINDE BABATOLA OLOFINMOYO LP is a dynamic and reputable legal firm based in Lagos, committed to delivering exceptional legal services and innovative legal solutions. We are seeking a highly motivated, bright, and detail-oriented Junior Associate to join our growing legal team.This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified legal professional to gain hands-on experience across various practice areas, contribute to significant cases, and develop their legal career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior lawyers, assisting with legal research, drafting legal documents, preparing court processes, and supporting client matters from inception to conclusion.If you are passionate about the law, eager to learn, possess a strong work ethic, and are ready to make a tangible impact, we invite you to apply and grow with us.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and proofread corporate agreements, NDAs, service contracts, employment agreements, and other legal documentation.Maintain corporate records, statutory registers, legal filings, and manage execution and repository systems for all contracts.Assist with licensing applications, regulatory filings, and ongoing correspondence with regulatory bodies; monitor legal obligations and renewal timelines.Conduct targeted research on corporate, fintech, payments, employment, and commercial law trends and updates.Assist with dispute resolution, debt recovery, and litigation support while liaising with external solicitors and government agencies when required.Execute legal and administrative tasks as assigned by the Head of Legal or Executive Management.

Job Description Dunn & Braxton is a leading professional services firm that provides bespoke solutions across various sectors. We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Company Secretary, Head of Legal and Compliance to join our executive team. This pivotal role will be responsible for overseeing all legal, governance, and compliance matters for the firm and its clients. Key Responsibilities:Provide expert legal advice and guidance to the board and senior management.Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and corporate governance best practices.Manage the company's legal affairs, including contracts, litigation, and intellectual property.Oversee the company secretarial function, including board meetings, resolutions, and statutory filings.Develop and implement robust compliance frameworks and policies.Liaise with external legal counsel, regulators, and other stakeholders.Lead and mentor the legal and compliance team.

We are looking for a legal counsel that will provide legal support and guidance on corporate governance, sustainability initiatives, and vendor compliance matters. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across various departments to ensure legal compliance, promote sustainability goals, and manage relationships with vendors and suppliers.

RequirementsConduct legal due diligence on land and property acquisitions.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MOUs, Deeds of Assignment, Sale agreements, Lease Agreements, and other legal documents.Verify land titles, ownership, and property documentation.Liaise with government agencies, land registries, survey offices, and regulatory authorities for title perfection and statutory approvalsProvide legal advice on property transactions, corporate matters, and regulatory compliance.Ensure all company operations comply with relevant real estate and corporate laws.Manage legal documentation and maintain accurate legal records.Handle customer legal documentation and resolve documentation-related issues.Coordinate litigation matters and work with external solicitors where necessary.Identify legal risks and recommend practical solutions to management.Support the HR and other departments on legal and compliance matters when required.

About the OrganizationAfrican Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) is Africa's leading pan-African reinsurance company, established in 1976 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It operates across more than 40 African countries and plays a major role in the continent's insurance and reinsurance industry. Job SummaryAfrica Re is seeking a Corporate Secretariat Officer to support the Corporate Secretariat function by ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, coordinating board and committee activities, maintaining corporate records, and promoting sound corporate governance practices. Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate Board and Committee meetings.Prepare and distribute meeting notices and agenda.Draft and maintain minutes and corporate records.Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.Support corporate governance initiatives.Maintain statutory registers and company records.Liaise with regulatory authorities where necessary.Provide administrative support to the Corporate Secretariat.

Moniepoint is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel (Company Secretariat) to provide company secretarial, corporate governance, legal advisory, regulatory, and litigation support to the company and its affiliates.The role is particularly suited to a lawyer with experience supporting a CBN-regulated financial institution, alongside strong corporate governance and commercial legal experience.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide company secretarial services to Moniepoint and its affiliates.Coordinate Board, shareholder, AGM, and Board Committee meetings, including notices, agendas, board packs, minutes, and resolutions.Maintain statutory books, corporate records, incorporation documents, and legal files.Ensure timely filing of regulatory returns with the CAC, SEC, CBN, and other relevant regulatory bodies.Track regulatory filing deadlines and maintain compliance.Prepare and file documentation relating to changes in directors, shareholding, board membership, allotment of shares, and registered office details.Advise on corporate governance practices and compliance with applicable governance codes.Draft, review, and negotiate legal, commercial, and technology agreements.Provide legal opinions and advice on corporate, civil, regulatory, and potential litigation matters.Initiate and oversee legal proceedings with the support of external counsel.Liaise with external counsel, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory authorities.Support the development and review of laws, regulations, and internal company policies.Provide timely legal advice and recommendations to Management.Support the Head of Legal with other assigned responsibilities.

AG Trinex is looking for an Entertainment Lawyer / Music Publisher to manage and commercialise Green Indie’s music publishing catalogue.The role combines entertainment law, copyright, music publishing, licensing, royalty administration and business development, with a focus on protecting intellectual property and increasing publishing revenue.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the music publishing catalogue, including ownership, writer splits and metadata.Register musical works with collecting societies, publishers and digital rights organisations.Draft, negotiate and manage publishing, licensing, songwriter, co-publishing and synchronization agreements.Protect copyrights and ensure compliance with applicable laws and contracts.Identify and negotiate music licensing and synchronization opportunities across film, TV, advertising, gaming, brands and digital media.Monitor royalties, reconcile income and investigate discrepancies.Liaise with COSON, MCSN, foreign collecting societies, DSPs, sub-publishers and licensing partners.Advise artistes and songwriters on publishing rights, copyright ownership and royalty opportunities.Develop strategies to grow publishing income and exploit the company's catalogue.Maintain publishing databases, prepare reports and support audits.Monitor industry trends and identify new publishing opportunities.Represent the company at industry meetings, conferences and stakeholder engagements.

PZ Cussons is seeking a Legal Officer to support its legal, governance, and compliance functions across its African operations. The successful candidate will work closely with legal, commercial, and business teams to manage legal and regulatory risks, support commercial transactions, strengthen corporate governance, and ensure compliance with statutory obligations.This role is ideal for early-career legal professionals looking to build broad in-house legal experience within a multinational FMCG company.Key ResponsibilitiesDraft, review, and support the execution of commercial contracts and legal documentation.Support Board, Committee, and statutory governance processes to ensure compliance with legal obligations.Monitor compliance activities and assist with policy implementation across African markets.Maintain legal records, statutory registers, contracts, and other compliance documentation.Conduct legal research and provide insights to support business decisions and policy development.Collaborate with commercial, finance, HR, supply chain, and leadership teams to provide practical legal support.