About SlingstoneSlingstone is a dynamic and globally-oriented firm seeking a talented Associate to join our team. We are committed to delivering exceptional results and fostering a collaborative environment where brilliance is valued, and kindness is non-negotiable.The OpportunityAs an Associate at Slingstone, you will play a pivotal role in our legal operations, engaging with complex and impactful work on a worldwide scale. This full-time, mid-level position offers a unique chance to contribute significantly to our success while developing your expertise in a supportive and challenging environment.
Job DescriptionsBuild and maintain strategic relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, and key industry stakeholders, including NUPRC, NMDPRA, NNPCL, NUIMS, NIPEX, NCDMB, NAPIMS, and the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.Monitor government policies, legislation, regulatory directives, and industry developments, providing insights into their potential impact on the organization’s operations and business objectives.Coordinate regulatory approvals, permits, registrations, renewals, and other statutory requirements to ensure timely compliance with applicable regulations.Support Nigerian Content compliance by ensuring adherence to relevant requirements of the NOGICD Act 2010 and facilitating engagement with NCDMB and other relevant institutions.Identify and develop business opportunities within the upstream oil and gas sector, supporting sales, marketing, account management, and contract acquisition initiatives, particularly with E&P companies.Coordinate tendering and bidding activities with Contracts, Tenders, and relevant business units to ensure timely submissions and improve contract-winning opportunities.Develop policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy recommendations while identifying and managing regulatory, political, and stakeholder-related risks that may affect the organization.Gather and analyze market intelligence, customer trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments, translating findings into actionable business strategies and viable commercial leads.Represent the organization at regulatory meetings, industry conferences, and policy discussions; deliver corporate presentations; and coordinate facility tours for government officials and other relevant stakeholders.Prepare regular reports for the Director, Corporate Affairs and Government Relations on regulatory developments, stakeholder engagements, business opportunities, market intelligence, and emerging risks, while performing other assigned duties.
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.
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 DescriptionsThe candidate must possess demonstrable and applicable knowledge of legal issues pertinent to corporate commercial/transactional practice.Representing individuals and corporate entities at the courtListens actively and delivers written work which is concise, accurate, with no typos and a high level of attention to detail.Demonstrates highly effective oral and written communication skills. Can succinctly explain core legal issues to colleagues and clients effectively.Ability to recognize, understand, analyze and classify commercial as well as legal issues and the context in which legal issues arise.Use the analysis to identify relevant and applicable concepts and facts as well as identify alternative legal and commercial solutions to issues that arise on transactions.Displays the requisite flexibility in meeting with client demands and is relentlessly focused on outcomes.Manages time effectively and delivers on the expectations of the corporate services group’s objectives and clients.Ability to note gaps and ambiguities in the information provided and to follow through in resolving them, as well as the ability to conduct proper and extensive research on all matters using relevant and up-to-date sources.Ability to give a risk-based analysis - explaining possible consequences, the likelihood of those consequences, and ways to mitigate or eliminate risk.Candidate must have sufficient knowledge of commercial law, including, but not limited to corporate law and general business advisory matters.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
