Job DescriptionsProvide high-level administrative support to senior executives, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements.Assist in the preparation, review, and organization of legal documents, contracts, and confidential correspondence.Maintain and organize physical and electronic filing systems, ensuring all legal and executive documents are easily accessible and secure.Conduct basic research and gather information as requested by the executive team.Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on behalf of the executive team.Support general office administration and special projects as needed.
Job DescriptionsManage and maintain the University's law library and legal information resources.Catalogue, classify, and organise law books, journals, statutes, law reports, and other legal materials.Provide legal research assistance to students, lecturers, and researchers.Facilitate access to electronic legal databases and other digital research resources.Ensure the proper preservation, circulation, and security of library materials.Support teaching, learning, and research activities within the Faculty of Law.Maintain accurate library records and prepare periodic reports.Recommend relevant legal publications and resources to support the University's academic programmes.
Job DescriptionsManage and maintain the University's law library and legal information resources.Catalogue, classify, and organise law books, journals, statutes, law reports, and other legal materials.Provide legal research assistance to students, lecturers, and researchers.Facilitate access to electronic legal databases and other digital research resources.Ensure the proper preservation, circulation, and security of library materials.Support teaching, learning, and research activities within the Faculty of Law.Maintain accurate library records and prepare periodic reports.Recommend relevant legal publications and resources to support the University's academic programmes.
Job DescriptionsDevelop and implement risk management and compliance strategies.Conduct quarterly compliance audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.Monitor regulatory, ISO 9001 and Modern Slavery compliance.
Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, transactional documents, corporate governance instruments, and other legal documentation.Coordinate regulatory licensing applications, trademark registrations, statutory filings, and compliance processes involving relevant regulatory bodies, including CAC, SCUML, NLRC, FRC, and LSLB, as applicable.Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, advisory memoranda, and reports on commercial, corporate, employment, and regulatory matters.Provide legal and regulatory advice on the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, applicable subsidiary regulations, and relevant international data protection frameworks.Conduct Data Protection Compliance Assessments (DPCAs), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and regulatory compliance gap analyses.Draft and review privacy notices, data processing agreements, consent forms, data protection policies, and other privacy governance documents.Advise clients on cross-border data transfers, regulatory reporting obligations, data breaches, incident response, and privacy risk mitigation.Support clients in developing and implementing effective data protection and privacy compliance frameworks.Independently manage assigned client matters and engagements, ensuring timely delivery, accuracy, and high-quality service.Maintain appropriate matter documentation, monitor deadlines, and provide regular updates on assigned engagements.Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to deliver commercially practical and client-focused legal solutions.
Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, and other transactional legal documents.Conduct legal due diligence on corporate transactions, investments, and business opportunities.Provide legal advisory services on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, fintech, data protection, and regulatory compliance.Identify legal risks and recommend practical, commercially viable solutions.Conduct legal research and prepare articles, reports, and other thought-leadership content on relevant legal developments.Maintain strong client relationships and collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality legal services.Keep abreast of developments in corporate law, technology, financial services, and regulatory frameworks.
The Opportunity: Administrative Officer I (Legal)This is an exciting entry-level opportunity to contribute to the foundational administrative and legal operations of a dynamic new university. The Administrative Officer I (Legal) will provide essential administrative support to the University's legal functions, ensuring efficient operations as we prepare for the commencement of full academic activities.Why Join Owolabi University?Be part of a pioneering institution shaping the future of higher education in Nigeria.Contribute to a vibrant and evolving academic environment.Enjoy one of the most competitive salary packages within the Nigerian higher educational system.Opportunity for professional growth and development within a new and expanding university structure.
Job DescriptionsCollaborate with the Managing Partner and senior leadership to develop and execute the firm's strategic plan, identifying opportunities for growth, market expansion, and service innovation.Optimize firm-wide operational processes, systems, and procedures to enhance efficiency, productivity, and service delivery across all departments.Work closely with the finance department to manage budgets, monitor financial performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and contribute to sound financial planning.Oversee HR strategies, including talent acquisition, development, performance management, and employee relations, ensuring a high-performing and engaged workforce.Lead the adoption and implementation of legal technology solutions and manage the firm's IT infrastructure to support modern legal practice and data security.Ensure the firm's adherence to all relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, implementing best practices for risk mitigation and governance.Manage the firm's administrative services, including facilities, procurement, and general office management, to provide a conducive and efficient working environment.Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Job DescriptionsMaintain an organized repository of legal and regulatory documents.Ensure proper retention of contracts, licences, regulatory correspondence and legal records.Review contracts and agreements before execution.Maintain a register of active contracts and agreements.Monitor expiry and renewal dates of contracts.Ensure third-party arrangements contain appropriate confidentiality, liability, service-level and termination provisions.Ensure appropriate customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) are conducted where applicable.Monitor transactions for potential suspicious or unusual activities.Escalate suspected breaches and suspicious transactions in accordance with approved procedures.
Job DescriptionsProvide comprehensive legal advice and support across all aspects of the company's operations, ensuring compliance with Nigerian laws and industry-specific regulations.Manage all corporate secretarial duties, including board and committee meeting preparation, minute-taking, statutory filings, and maintenance of corporate records.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documents.Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, developing strategies to protect the company's interests.Oversee litigation matters, liaising with external counsel as necessary.Ensure adherence to corporate governance best practices and advise the Board of Directors on legal and ethical matters.Stay abreast of changes in legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to the private security industry and advise management accordingly.
Senior Intervention Officer – Sustainable Land Use
Palladium Group
Job Descriptionsindustry analyses on the broader forest-risk agriculture commodity markets and targeted subsectors to keep the programme strategy responsive.Support investor engagement into Support the SLU and Forestry Lead in developing a strategic and balanced pipeline; and in managing Technical Assistance portfolio, while regularly updating the FSLU strategy and corresponding workplans to achieve P+ and FCDO priorities.Identify and design intervention opportunities, maintaining coverage , and fulfilling programmes commitments in priority states.Manage multiple partner and potential partner relationships to help them secure technical assistance and funding from Propcom+ and then monitor and evaluate impact.Periodically assess programme/ intervention assumptions in light of the changing environment; identify emerging priorities, refine, and adapt intervention strategies accordingly.Perform periodic sustainable commodities and partnerships.Lead in supporting the development of business plans with project partners, to meet expected financial investment and traction from the private sector.Conduct business investment potential and readiness assessment; as required, develop factsheets that provide an overview of financial and technical updates for value chains which P+’s intervention actors are engaged in.Contribute to strategic planning, effective management of interventions and timely reporting to meet the programme’s priorities, milestones and outcomes, as well as alignment with the client’s expectations. Assist regional workstreams in generating FCDO and internal project reports/updates.Ensure interventions under implementation achieve P+ SLU milestone targets as planned, and share lessons and impact stories around interventions under implementation.Lead in establishing contacts with state and non-state actors that may contribute to the successful implementation of market activities, and maintain relationships with key players with common interests to Propcom+.Conduct regular field visits to ensure proper implementation of intervention activities.Provide a range of project management support related to the projects, including due diligence, budgeting, monitoring and reporting, as well as contracting, procurement, MoUs, ToRs and any other administrative requirement for the interventions.Provide periodic reporting to support decision making.Engage in developing and sharing knowledge products relating to SLU interventions.
Job DescriptionsCollaborate with the Managing Partner and senior leadership to develop and execute the firm's strategic plan, identifying opportunities for growth, market expansion, and service innovation.Optimize firm-wide operational processes, systems, and procedures to enhance efficiency, productivity, and service delivery across all departments.Work closely with the finance department to manage budgets, monitor financial performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and contribute to sound financial planning.Oversee HR strategies, including talent acquisition, development, performance management, and employee relations, ensuring a high-performing and engaged workforce.Lead the adoption and implementation of legal technology solutions and manage the firm's IT infrastructure to support modern legal practice and data security.Ensure the firm's adherence to all relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, implementing best practices for risk mitigation and governance.Manage the firm's administrative services, including facilities, procurement, and general office management, to provide a conducive and efficient working environment.Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
