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Job DescriptionsOpen new client matters and conduct comprehensive conflict checks.Maintain and manage both physical and electronic case files with the highest level of accuracy and organization.Master the firm's litigation calendar, meticulously tracking and diarising all critical deadlines for filings, hearings, motions, appeals, and trials across various courts (High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, NIC, etc.).Closely monitor daily cause lists for the firm's cases and notify the relevant attorneys promptly.Act as the firm's expert on the filing requirements and procedures of key Lagos judiciary divisions (e.g., Lagos State High Court, Ikeja Judicial Division, Federal High Court, Lagos).Prepare and file court processes, including writs, motions, originating summons, pleadings, and appeals.Liaise directly with court registry staff to ensure efficient filing and to follow up on assigned judges, hearing dates, and other court communications.Ensure proper service of processes on opposing counsel and parties.Independently draft, review, and proofread standard court processes, correspondence, and affidavits under the direction of an attorney.Prepare and assemble bundles of documents, exhibits, and authorities for court hearings and trials.Manage the certification of documents and notarization processes as required.Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, providing updates on case filing and hearing dates.Communicate effectively with opposing counsel's offices on procedural matters.Schedule meetings, court dates, and depositions (where applicable).

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.

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.

The Legal Officer will provide legal leadership and support to the College, advising Management and the Governing Council on legal, regulatory and institutional matters. The role also involves litigation, contract review, regulatory compliance and liaison with external counsel and government agencies.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice to Management and the Governing Council.Represent the College in litigation and other legal proceedings.Draft, review and vet contracts, agreements, MOUs and other legal documents.Advise on the legal implications of policies, contracts and institutional decisions.Provide guidance on procurement, contractual and regulatory matters.Liaise with external counsel and regulatory agencies.Support the College on legal and institutional compliance matters. 

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.

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.

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.

Clickwyse Services Limited is at the forefront of developing one of the region's most significant downstream energy assets – a state-of-the-art refinery currently under construction and licensing in Abia. This monumental project demands visionary leadership and robust expertise across all functions, particularly in legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters.We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Head - Legal, Regulatory Affairs & Company Secretary to join our executive leadership team. This pivotal role will be instrumental in establishing, implementing, and overseeing the entire legal, compliance, and corporate governance framework for our new refinery project. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to all local and international laws, regulations, and best practices from the project's inception through to operational readiness, safeguarding the company's interests and facilitating its strategic objectives.Given the current project phase (construction and licensing), the ability to work remotely initially will be a significant advantage, offering flexibility while contributing to a project of national and regional importance.

Job DescriptionsInvestors / ShareholdersVendors / Service ProvidersBrokers / Investment Partners.Plan, schedule, and execute board and committee meetings, including AGM, preparing agendas, board packs, and briefing notes.Record and circulate accurate minutes capturing key decisions, action items, and follow-ups.Maintain statutory books, registers, and ensure timely filings with CAC and other regulators.Advise the board on governance, directors’ duties, conflicts of interest, and ethical standards.Implement governance frameworks, policies, and evaluation processes.Act as liaison between board, management, and shareholders to ensure seamless communication.Facilitate investor interactions while ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal obligations.Respond to investor queries, provide clarifications, and prepare reports in line with legal requirements.Monitor regulatory changes and advise management and stakeholders on actions.Communicate investment and operational risks to investors when required.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including investment, partnership, and service agreements.Manage litigation portfolio and coordinate with external counsel.Advise on corporate, commercial, intellectual property, employment, and sector-specific legal matters.Maintain an efficient contract and IP management system.Oversee external counsel and ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal services.Develop and implement policies reflecting emerging legal risks and regulatory requirements.Ensure adherence to SEC, CBN, and other relevant regulatory requirements.Implement AML/CFT, KYC, anti-bribery, and insider trading compliance frameworks.Conduct audits, monitoring, and risk assessments to identify compliance gaps.Deliver compliance training programs for staff and management.Serve as primary contact for regulators and manage regulatory reviews and inspections.Review and update compliance policies to align with regulatory evolution.

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.

PZ Cussons is seeking an experienced Legal Manager – Company Secretarial & Commercial to provide legal, governance, and commercial advisory support across its African operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting Board activities, advising on strategic business transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and helping the business make sound commercial decisions while effectively managing legal risk.This role is ideal for legal professionals with strong experience in corporate commercial law, company secretarial practice, and corporate governance who are looking to make a strategic impact within a multinational FMCG company.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport effective Board and Committee operations to strengthen corporate governance.Provide practical legal advice that enables commercial teams to pursue business opportunities while managing legal risks.Support major business initiatives, including financing arrangements, restructurings, and strategic commercial projects.Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, advisers, shareholders, and internal stakeholders.Monitor legal and regulatory developments and recommend practical actions to ensure compliance.Coach and develop members of the legal team while driving continuous improvement across the legal function.

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.