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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.

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 DescriptionsDraft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.Provide legal advice and support on operational, commercial, employment, regulatory, and corporate governance matters.Ensure organizational compliance with applicable laws, regulations, statutory requirements, and internal policies.Support corporate governance activities, regulatory filings, and statutory compliance.Monitor changes in legislation and advise management on legal implications and business impact.Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.Support dispute resolution, litigation management, and coordinate with external counsel where necessary.Maintain accurate legal records, contracts, company filings, and documentation.Assist with policy development, review, implementation, and legal awareness initiatives across the organization.Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, reports, memoranda, and other advisory documents.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business operations.Develop, review, negotiate, and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with customers, vendors, and strategic partners.Provide legal oversight for debt management and recovery, including drafting demand notices, negotiating settlements, and supporting recovery actions.Lead legal resolution of long-outstanding and overdue debts while ensuring compliance with applicable debt recovery laws and regulations.Review and improve debt collection, recovery, and escalation processes to optimize efficiency, reduce legal risk, and improve recoveries.Partner with Finance, Collections, and Operations teams to resolve payment disputes, enforce contractual obligations, and strengthen credit control processes.

Job DescriptionsLead or support appeals involving wrongful convictions and complex legal disputes.Prepare appellate briefs, legal arguments, pleadings, and court processes.Develop litigation strategy for appellate and superior court matters.Conduct advanced legal research and legal drafting.Provide pro bono legal assistance to vulnerable and underserved individuals.Contribute to strategic litigation and justice reform initiatives.Mentor junior lawyers, interns, and legal volunteers where appropriate.Collaborate remotely with Nigerian and international legal professionals on selected legal projects.

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.

Designed for 400-level law students, final-year students, recent graduates, and Pre-Law School graduates, this one-month programme offers practical legal exposure, mentorship, and hands-on learning to help bridge the gap between the classroom and practice.

Job DescriptionsThe Legal Officer will provide legal and regulatory support across the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, internal policies, and industry regulations.The role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, managing contracts, advising internal stakeholders, supporting corporate governance activities, managing legal aspects of debt recovery, and mitigating legal risks.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, commercially minded, and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced environment.Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.Provide legal advice and support on operational, commercial, employment, regulatory, and corporate governance matters.Ensure organizational compliance with applicable laws, regulations, statutory requirements, and internal policies.Support corporate governance activities, regulatory filings, and statutory compliance.Monitor changes in legislation and advise management on legal implications and business impact.Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.Support dispute resolution, litigation management, and coordinate with external counsel where necessary.Maintain accurate legal records, contracts, company filings, and documentation.Assist with policy development, review, implementation, and legal awareness initiatives across the organization.Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, reports, memoranda, and other advisory documents.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business operations.Develop, review, negotiate, and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with customers, vendors, and strategic partners.Provide legal oversight for debt management and recovery, including drafting demand notices, negotiating settlements, and supporting recovery actions.Lead legal resolution of long-outstanding and overdue debts while ensuring compliance with applicable debt recovery laws and regulations.Review and improve debt collection, recovery, and escalation processes to optimize efficiency, reduce legal risk, and improve recoveries.Partner with Finance, Collections, and Operations teams to resolve payment disputes, enforce contractual obligations, and strengthen credit control processes. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Timely review and turnaround of contracts, legal documents, and SLAs.Compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.Effective identification and mitigation of legal and compliance risks.Recovery rate and resolution of overdue and disputed debts.Timely resolution of legal disputes and debt recovery matters.Accuracy and completeness of legal documentation, filings, and contract records.Responsiveness to internal legal support requests and stakeholder satisfaction.Continuous improvement of legal, collections, and contract management processes.

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.

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.

We are looking for a legal counsel that will provide legal support and guidance on corporate governance, sustainability initiatives, and vendor compliance matters. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across various departments to ensure legal compliance, promote sustainability goals, and manage relationships with vendors and suppliers.

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 DescriptionsPrepare and draft minor court documents, including Affidavits of Service and other routine litigation documents.File court processes and ensure timely service of legal documents in compliance with applicable court rules and procedures.Maintain proper custody, organization, and accurate records of all litigation files and court documents.Organize, label, shelve, and maintain assignment files for easy retrieval.Monitor court filing deadlines, hearing dates, rulings, records of proceedings, and judgments, ensuring timely follow-up and reporting.Provide regular updates on case progress, court dates, and filing deadlines to Senior Associates and the Practice Manager.Manage the firm's litigation file room and archive, ensuring proper indexing, organization, and preservation of case files.Ensure the file room remains orderly, secure, and properly maintained at all times.Perform scanning, photocopying, printing, binding, and other document preparation tasks for court processes and legal correspondence.Deliver legal documents, official letters, and other correspondence to courts, clients, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders as required.Assist with administrative and clerical duties that support the Litigation Department.