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Job DescriptionsMaintain accurate and confidential physical and digital HR files for all staff (farm workers, processing staff, and management).Assist the outsourced HR Manager and GM in scheduling interviews, conducting background checks, and facilitating the onboarding process for new hires.Track daily staff attendance (especially critical for shift-based farm and processing workers) and manage the leave application process.Work with the Finance team to ensure payroll is processed accurately, factoring in overtime, leave, and statutory deductions.Act as the first point of contact for staff inquiries and grievances, escalating complex issues to the Outsourced HR Manager or GM.Ensure staff understand and comply with the company’s Employee Handbook and Health & Safety policies.Draft, review, and manage all commercial contracts, including vendor agreements (feed suppliers, equipment), client sales contracts, and employment contracts.Ensure the company complies with all statutory regulations. This includes liaising with government agencies regarding taxes (FIRS), pensions (PenCom), and specific agro-allied health/safety standards (e.g., NAFDAC, SON).Maintain official company records, board resolutions, and ensure the company meets its reporting obligations to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).Assist management in handling employee disputes, and manage relationships with external legal counsel if litigation arises.Review company operations to identify potential legal or compliance risks and advise the GM on mitigation strategies.

Job DescriptionsManage and oversee the operations of the University's Law Library.Acquire, organise, catalogue and maintain legal information resources.Assist students, lecturers and researchers with legal research and information retrieval.Manage access to electronic legal databases and digital resources.Ensure proper preservation and updating of legal materials.Develop and implement effective library services and information-management systems.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review and vet legal documents and contracts.Conduct legal research and prepare legal reports.Support regulatory compliance and maintain legal records.Assist with company secretarial and other legal administrative duties.Liaise with external counsel and relevant stakeholders.

Stren & Blan Partners is now accepting applications for its 2027 NYSC Trainee Associate Programme.As a Trainee Associate, you’ll gain hands-on experience across diverse practice areas and work alongside experienced professionals dedicated to excellence.

Job DescriptionsEnsure the effective management of all litigation, arbitration, and ADR cases involving the Group and its portfolio companies, providing strategic direction to achieve efficient and favourable outcomes.Represent and protect the Group’s position in all contentious matters, ensuring associated risks are identified and mitigated.Review pleadings, court documents, and legal opinions prepared by external counsel to ensure accuracy, quality, and alignment with the Group’s objectives.Advise internal stakeholders on potential dispute risks, contract interpretation issues, and strategies for risk mitigation.Manage relationships with external solicitors, ensuring compliance with agreed service levels, effective cost control, and regular reporting on case progress and risk exposure.Work with portfolio company legal and management teams to identify, monitor, and manage issues that could escalate into disputes, providing early legal intervention and practical advice.Support the development and implementation of case strategies, settlement approaches, and negotiation positions in line with business objectives.Act as liaison with regulatory, enforcement, and investigative agencies on matters requiring legal intervention, supporting the management of inquiries and investigations involving the Group or its portfolio companies.Provide legal guidance to ensure adherence to proper legal processes in handling regulatory or quasi-judicial proceedings.Keep abreast of relevant legal developments, court pronouncements, and industry trends including labour and employment matters that may affect ongoing or potential disputes.Share insights and lessons learned from past cases to strengthen institutional knowledge and improve future risk management.Provide legal support on contentious operational issues across business functions such as HR, finance, and operations, offering practical and commercially sound guidance.Prepare and present periodic reports on active cases, key risks, and emerging dispute trends for review by the General Counsel and senior management.Serve on project teams and participate in cross-functional initiatives requiring legal input or dispute-related expertise.

Job DescriptionsProvide practical legal advice to the CEO, Board and business leaders on legal, commercial and regulatory matters.Develop and implement the Group's legal strategy and oversee legal risk management across all entities.Ensure effective corporate governance, statutory compliance, company filings and corporate secretarial processes.Oversee the drafting, review, negotiation and management of commercial contracts and agreements.Lead legal aspects of acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, financing, restructuring and property transactions.Manage litigation, arbitration, disputes, regulatory investigations and external legal counsel.Advise on employment matters, intellectual property, data protection and confidentiality.Establish standard legal procedures, contract templates, approval processes and document management systems.Build and lead an effective legal function, manage legal expenditure and strengthen legal processes across the Group.

Job DescriptionsReceive, review and process corporate search requests submitted by branches, business units and relationship teams.Conduct corporate searches directly through the CAC portal to obtain relevant company, business name and other applicable entity information.Prepare and issue standardized, accurate and complete corporate status reports based on information obtained from the CAC portal in line with the approved internal reporting standardsVerify corporate particulars, including registered names, registration numbers, status and other available registration details relevant to the search request.Identify discrepancies, incomplete information or inconsistencies in search results and escalate material issues to the appropriate supervisor or requesting unit.Ensure that searches are conducted accurately and that the information obtained is properly documented.Pay the actual statutory CAC fee for each search from the dedicated Legal Services account and maintain accurate records and reconciliation of customer-funded search fees received, against CAC payments made.Keep to the approved internal tariff structure for search services and maintain records of charges in accordance with established procedures and report any discrepancies promptly.Safeguard the desk’s dedicated payment card, mobile line and portal credentials, and ensure One-Time-Passwords and transaction alerts are handled securely and in line with Bank policy.Review and approve search results and standardized status reports before issuance, ensuring the accuracy of entity particulars and consistency in the format, quality and reliability of reports issued across the Bank.Ensure timely turnaround on all corporate search requests and manage service level expectations with internal stakeholders.Provide guidance on search request requirements, applicable tariffs and the interpretation of status report findings, and support on resolving discrepancies in entity records where appropriate.Develop, maintain, and regularly update the legal search records repository of standard status report templates, procedures and turnaround guidelines.Coordinate with external legal counsel where necessary on complex search issues or non-digitalized registry arrangements.Support audits, regulatory inspections, and internal risk reviews concerning corporate search, CAC payment and status report documentation.Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations, and in CAC portal procedures and fees, that may impact on the bank’s corporate search and due diligence obligations.

Job Title: Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution & LitigationLocation: Garki, AbujaExperience: Minimum 5 Years PQEAbout the RoleA reputable law firm in Garki is seeking an experienced, trial-ready Senior Associate to lead contentious matters across superior courts of record. The candidate must possess superior courtroom presence, advanced cross-examination skills, and proven competence in appellate and trial litigation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead courtroom advocacy, trial hearings, and contentious witness examinations across High and Appellate Courts.Draft high-standard pleadings, contested motions, final written addresses, and appellate briefs.Formulate litigation strategy, assess evidentiary admissibility, and lead pre-trial preparations.Manage litigation files from intake to judgment enforcement, while supervising junior counsel.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive Base SalaryRent AllowanceTransport AllowancePeriodic & Seasonal BonusesHow to ApplyClick on this link and fill the formhttps://forms.gle/5JmFeUZsXVLBQhWo7

We are a professional legal practice with a primary focus on litigation and dispute resolution, alongside a broad range of legal services, including commercial law, arbitration, notarial services, legal consultancy, advisory services and general legal practice.Our practice is committed to providing effective legal representation, sound legal advice and practical solutions to individuals, businesses and corporate clients.We maintain high standards of professionalism, integrity, diligence and excellence, and seek to attract competent, dedicated and results-oriented professionals who are passionate about delivering quality legal services.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review and negotiate legal and commercial documents especially contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).Manage disputes and liaise with relevant external counsel in handling legal, and regulatory issues, regulatory investigations and preparing court proceedings.Provide legal advice to company management on operation issues and other corporate matters.Provide advice on mitigation of legal risks.Maintain corporate records, and ensuring compliance with company law.Develop compliance policies and ensure company adheres to all statutory, regulatory, and legal requirements.Review information and prepare defense for any legal action against the company and advice on prosecuting lawsuit on behalf of the company.Provide legal input on strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.Provide necessary support regarding arrangements required for Arbitration and proceedings.Provide assistance in resolving escalated legal issues arising from operations and requiring coordination from other departments.Maintain legal documentation within the department and ensuring proper filing and completeness.Follow up with relevant departments on outstanding legal documents and responses.Attend court proceedings and liaison with relevant law enforcement agencies.

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Job DescriptionsAssist in drafting, reviewing, and vetting legal documents and agreements.Conduct legal research and provide administrative support on legal matters.Assist in preparing tenancy agreements, land documents and property-related contracts.Monitor compliance with relevant laws, regulations and company policies.Maintain proper filing and documentation of legal records.Assist in liaising with external solicitors, government agencies and regulatory bodies.Support the Legal Officer in handling litigation and other legal proceedings.Perform other legal duties as assigned by management.