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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.

Job DescriptionsDevelop, implement, and manage comprehensive legal and compliance frameworks tailored to the FinTech and digital asset industry in Africa.Monitor and interpret relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, advising internal stakeholders on potential impacts and necessary adjustments.Ensure Divest's products, services, and operations comply with all applicable local and international regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, data privacy).Manage regulatory filings, licensing, and reporting requirements.Provide legal counsel and guidance on business initiatives, product development, and operational matters.Conduct internal compliance training and foster a culture of regulatory adherence across the organization.Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies and external legal counsel.Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks associated with Divest's operations and expansion.

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.

Job DescriptionsProvide expert legal advice on corporate matters, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance relevant to the agro-commodity industry.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documents.Manage all aspects of company secretarial duties, including preparing for board and committee meetings, drafting minutes, maintaining statutory registers, and ensuring timely regulatory filings.Ensure the company's adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance best practices.Represent the company in legal proceedings or effectively liaise with external counsel as required.Develop, implement, and update internal legal policies and procedures.Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, advising management on potential impacts and necessary adjustments.

Join a Team That is Shaping the Future of Law.Perchstone & Graeys is growing, and we are inviting applications from exceptional Senior Lawyers (7+ years PQE) to join our team across:LitigationCorporate & CommercialEnergyFinanceIf you are ready to take on complex, high-impact work in a collaborative and excellence-driven environment, we would like to hear from you.

Heritage Dwellings Limited is seeking a Junior Legal Associate to provide day-to-day legal support across research, drafting, documentation, filings, real estate transactions, litigation, and compliance.The role involves working with senior associates and external counsel, following up on legal matters, and ensuring documents and submissions are accurately completed within required timelines.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct legal research on corporate, property, litigation, and compliance matters.Assist with legal opinions, advisory notes, case summaries, and regulatory updates.Draft first versions of contracts, tenancy agreements, MOUs, NDAs, letters, legal notices, and other legal documents.Submit and follow up on filings with courts, CAC, land registries, and other regulatory agencies.Maintain records of filings, acknowledgements, reference numbers, and response timelines.Follow up with external counsel on briefs, filings, hearings, judgments, and other outsourced matters.Support real estate transactions through due diligence, title verification, and land documentation.Assist with acquisition, sale, lease, and transfer documentation.Support litigation, arbitration, and mediation matters, including court processes and case summaries.Maintain litigation calendars, deadlines, and hearing schedules.Support CAC filings, statutory returns, and company secretarial activities.Maintain confidential client records and internal filing systems.Submit weekly activity and task reports to the Senior Legal Associate. 

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.

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.

About the RoleReliance Health is looking for a Manager, Legal and Compliance Services to oversee legal and compliance operations across its markets in Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire. The role involves providing legal guidance, managing regulatory compliance, reviewing commercial contracts, and supporting business growth while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise internal teams on legal and compliance matters.Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.Manage regulatory filings and relationships with regulators.Monitor legal and regulatory developments.Develop internal compliance policies and processes.Conduct legal risk assessments and support investigations.Coordinate external counsel and board governance activities.

Job DescriptionsSupport the Legal Affairs & Compliance Division in the day-to-day management of legal matters within CAF, with a particular focus on commercial legal support, contracts, intellectual property and legal advisory support to operational divisions, while escalating sensitive, strategic or high-risk matters to the Head of Legal Affairs and the Director of Legal Affairs & Compliance.Support the Head of Legal Affairs in the provision of day-to-day legal services to CAF divisions, ensuring timely, accurate and practical legal support.Draft, review and revise commercial contracts and legal documents, including service agreements, consultancy agreements, NDAs, sponsorship-related agreements, marketing arrangements, media-related documents, and other routine legal instruments.Support legal work related to CAF’s commercial and business operations, including sponsorship, commercial partnerships, rights exploitation and related contractual matters.Assist with intellectual property matters, including protection, use and review of rights relating to CAF competitions, brands, content and commercial assets.Conduct legal research and prepare legal notes, summaries, opinions and first drafts on commercial, intellectual property, regulatory, governance and institutional matters.Support the preparation, review and updating of CAF regulations, internal legal guidelines, templates and related documents under supervision.Assist in the coordination and follow-up of disputes, litigation and arbitration matters, including document collection, deadline tracking, liaison with external counsel and preparation of case summaries, where required.Support internal legal review of projects and transactions involving CAF divisions, especially Commercial, Competitions, Finance, Communications and other business-facing functions, escalating issues requiring management decisions or strategic guidance.Maintain proper filing, archiving and traceability of legal documents and legal matters in both electronic and physical format.Contribute to the monitoring of legal deadlines, contractual obligations and pending action points across assigned files.Carry out any other legal tasks assigned by the Head of Legal Affairs or the Director of Legal Affairs & Compliance.

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 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