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Job DescriptionsAssist with preparation, filing, and service of court processes.Maintain and update case files and legal documents.Liaise with court registries and process servers.Track court dates, filings, and deadlines.Assist lawyers with legal research and court-related tasks.Perform general administrative duties within the litigation department.

Job DescriptionsDevelop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance frameworks in line with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory requirements, ensuring all activities align with industry regulations, policies, and ethical standards.Oversee the preparation, submission, and accuracy of all regulatory filings while ensuring timely submissions.Monitor and manage compliance risks, developing strategic solutions to mitigate regulatory exposures.Serve as the primary liaison for regulatory bodies, including facilitating the Securities and Exchange Commission inspections, audits, and maintaining cordial relationships with regulators such as the Financial Reporting Council, and others.Provide legal advisory support to ensure compliance with fund management agreements, client mandates, and industry best practices.Conduct internal compliance training to foster a culture of accountability, awareness, and adherence to statutory regulations.Coordinate the drafting, periodic reviews, and updates of compliance-related policies such as the Compliance Manual, Anti-Money Laundering policies, and Complaint Management Policy.Conduct regulatory watch, review proposed laws and regulations, and advise on their impact on the Group’s operations.Facilitate the registration and maintenance of an adequate number of SEC Sponsored Individuals for each company in the Group.Proactively address and resolve identified regulatory breaches or infractions to ensure zero penalties or infractions.Plan and coordinate periodic compliance audits and training sessions as required by law.Assist in drafting, reviewing, and vetting legal and commercial documentation, providing legal support across all units.Prepare compliance reports and circulate updates on relevant regulatory changes to all units.Ensure compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) policies and manage customer complaints in adherence to SEC Rules on Complaint Management.Act as a trusted advisor, offering business advisory services on day-to-day compliance matters and supporting management on strategic fund governance decisions.

Job DescriptionsProvide strategic, accurate, and timely legal advice to Executive Management and the Board of Directors on corporate, operational, and regulatory matters.Draft, review, negotiate, and execute commercial contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), credit/loan agreements, security documentation, and non-disclosure agreements.Oversee all external litigation, police/investigative liaison, debt recovery legal actions, and dispute resolution processes involving or against the Bank. Manage relationships with external solicitors to ensure efficient service delivery and cost control.Work closely with the Compliance and Risk units to monitor developments in financial regulations, CBN guidelines, NDIC mandates, and statutory requirements affecting microfinance institutions.Supervise the legal vetting of land documents, asset perfection, searches at corporate registries (CAC) and land registries, and ensure valid perfecting of security for credit facilities.Support board administration, organize board/committee meetings, prepare board charters, take precise minutes, and maintain official corporate records and filings.Identify potential legal vulnerabilities and operational risks across all departments, implementing proactive measures to safeguard the Bank’s assets and reputation.

Job DescriptionsConduct policy research and regulatory analysis on digital economy, technology governance, AI, data protection, cybersecurity, fintech, digital public infrastructure, and related issues.Monitor legislative, regulatory, and policy developments across Nigeria and other African jurisdictions.Prepare policy briefs, research reports, regulatory updates, concept notes, presentations, and advisory memoranda.Support the implementation and delivery of policy, advocacy and advisory projects.Assist in stakeholder mapping, consultations, workshops, roundtables, and public engagements.Contribute to the organization’s thought leadership through articles, newsletters, publications, and knowledge products.Collect, analyse, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to support evidence-based policy recommendations.Support proposal development, business development initiatives, and partnership opportunities.Assist in project coordination, documentation, and reporting.Perform other policy, research, and program-related responsibilities as assigned.