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About the Mastercard Foundation Associates ProgramAre you a driven, recent graduate eager to launch your career and contribute to meaningful social impact across Africa? The Mastercard Foundation Associates Program offers a unique 12-month opportunity for talented young professionals to gain invaluable experience, develop critical skills, and build a robust professional network.This prestigious 12-month contract program is designed to cultivate the next generation of African leaders. Associates will engage in hands-on work within various sectors, contributing to impactful projects aligned with the Mastercard Foundation's mission to enable learning and livelihoods for young people in Africa.What You Will GainProfessional Development: Engage in structured learning, mentorship, and practical assignments to sharpen your professional competencies and leadership skills.Real-World Impact: Contribute directly to initiatives that address pressing social and economic challenges across the region.Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, experts, and a vibrant community of fellow Associates and Mastercard Foundation partners.Career Launchpad: Build a strong foundation for your future career, gaining experience that is highly valued in the development and private sectors.Program LocationsThis program is available in multiple locations across Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia. Successful candidates will be placed based on program needs and their profile.

Job DescriptionsLead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements and contracts, safeguarding the company's interests.Develop, implement, and maintain robust corporate governance and compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to best practices.Provide proactive legal advice and guidance to Management on a wide range of legal and regulatory risks, including corporate, commercial, employment, and data protection issues.Coordinate and manage relationships with external legal counsel as needed, ensuring effective collaboration and cost-efficiency.Offer strategic legal insights and support for business expansion initiatives, partnerships, and daily corporate operations.Ensure the company's adherence to all applicable Nigerian laws and regulations, including those related to property technology, data protection (NDPR/NDPA), and financial services where applicable.

Job DescriptionsProvide legal advice to the Board, Management, and various business units on corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory, and operational matters.Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs, leases, service agreements, and other legal documents.Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and contractual risks affecting the organisation.Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian laws, regulations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.Oversee litigation, disputes, legal claims, and other contentious matters, including the management of external solicitors.Advise Management on employment and labour-related legal matters in collaboration with HR.Provide guidance on corporate governance, statutory obligations, Board matters, and company secretarial requirements where applicable.Maintain proper custody of corporate, legal, statutory, and contractual records.Monitor changes in legislation and regulations and advise Management on their potential impact on the business.Develop and review legal policies, procedures, templates, and compliance frameworks.Support major business transactions, investments, partnerships, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives from a legal perspective.Liaise with government agencies, regulators, external counsel, consultants, and other relevant stakeholders.Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop members of the Legal/Compliance team.Provide legal training and awareness sessions to employees where necessary.Prepare legal reports and provide regular updates to Management and the Board on significant legal risks and matters.

Job DescriptionsAssisting in the preparation, rendition, and filing of the Annual Report & Accounts to meet legal requirements (CAC, SEC & NGX)Filing annual returns and audited accounts in collaboration with the company secretary.Organizing and planning board meetings and the annual general meeting, ensuring all stakeholders are adequately represented.Drafting, executing, and perfecting legal documents, including contracts, leases, NDAs, and client correspondenceLiaising with the GMD & Chairman to ensure timely and compliant business conduct.Maintaining and organizing legal documents, contracts, and agreements.Recording and maintaining minutes for in-house meetings.Managing and safeguarding the Company’s Seal and Register of Sealed documents.Conducting research and analysis to assist executives in decision-making processes.Acting as a primary point of contact for executives internally and externally.Communicating with clients, vendors, and external parties on behalf of executives.Implementing and maintaining office policies and procedures while ensuring confidentiality.Liaising with external solicitors on debt recovery cases.Drafting legal agreements such as NDAs, MOUs, SLAs, brokerage agreements, and non-circumvention agreements.Assisting in capital and debt-raising transactions by reviewing fundraising term sheets, underwriting agreements, and vending agreements.Facilitating brokerage transactions between the company and foreign external parties.Assisting in the registration of securities like NDR with the SEC.Organizing and maintaining filing systems, both physical and electronic.Handling correspondence, including drafting and proofreading emails, letters, and other documents.Gathering, compiling, and analyzing information to assist executives in decision-making processes.Communicating with stakeholders and ensuring the timely completion of tasks. Serving as a primary point of contact for executives, both internally and externally.Communicating with clients, vendors, and other external parties on behalf of the executive.Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of office policies and procedures.

Job DescriptionsProvide legal guidance on business operations, contracts, and agreementsReview and draft contracts, agreements, and other legal documentsManage litigation and disputes.Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures, including:Data protection policies (NDPA and GDPR)Anti-money laundering (AML) policiesWhistleblowing policiesMonitor and report compliance with laws and regulationsConduct training and awareness programsEnsure compliance with NDPA and GDPR regulations, including:Data subject requests and complaintsData breach reporting and managementLiaise with regulatory bodies (e.g., CAC, NDPC)Obtain necessary licenses and permitsEnsure compliance with Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) and other regulatory requirementsMaintain company records and registersPrepare and file statutory returns with CAC

Job DescriptionsConduct legal research and provide support on legal matters.Draft, review, and proofread contracts, agreements, letters, and other legal documents.Assist with reviewing commercial and business agreements.Maintain and organise legal documents and recordsAssist with legal correspondence and documentation.Support due diligence and other legal assignments as required.Identify potential legal risks and escalate matters requiring further legal attention.Perform other legal duties as assigned.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and manage tenancy agreements, leases, property management agreements, service agreements, NDAs, and other commercial contracts.Provide legal support on property transactions, including property acquisitions, leases, renewals, terminations, assignments, and other real estate-related matters.Conduct legal due diligence on properties, landlords, tenants, vendors, and other stakeholders, and identify potential legal or contractual risks.Advise management and relevant teams on property laws, tenancy matters, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and general corporate/commercial issues.Support dispute resolution and litigation matters involving tenants, landlords, contractors, vendors, and other property-related stakeholders, including liaison with external counsel where required.Maintain accurate legal records, support regulatory and statutory compliance, conduct legal research, and prepare legal opinions, notices, correspondence, and other documentation as required.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and support the negotiation of commercial agreements, contracts, MOUs, and other legal documents.Provide legal research and advisory support on operational, commercial, employment, and regulatory matters.Assist in monitoring NOBZO’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.Support the Legal Directorate in maintaining corporate records, contracts, legal correspondence, and compliance documentation.Conduct legal research and prepare briefs, opinions, and reports as required.Assist with legal due diligence for prospective partnerships, business arrangements, and other corporate activities.Support the identification, assessment, and escalation of potential legal and regulatory risks.Assist with dispute resolution, legal correspondence, and liaison with external counsel where required.Support the review and updating of internal policies, agreements, and legal templates.Collaborate with other Directorates to ensure legal considerations are properly addressed in business and operational activities.Perform other legal and compliance duties assigned by the Director of Legal or Lawyer II.

Job DescriptionsMaintain and optimise contract lifecycle management systems (e.g. contract repository, templates, tracking tools).Manage the end-to-end contracting process: drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and coordinating execution in collaboration with stakeholders.Develop and maintain internal policies, standard operating procedures, and legal guidance documents.Support litigation and dispute resolution processes by coordinating with external counsel and internal teams.Monitor and manage legal budget and spend, including vendor coordination and invoicing.Track regulatory developments (CBN, NDIC, NITDA, NFIU, FCCPC, etc.) and advise relevant teams on implications.Coordinate timely and accurate regulatory filings, periodic returns, audit responses, and inspections.Maintain a compliance calendar and manage regulatory engagement logs.Support internal audits and compliance reviews, working closely with the Risk, Finance, and Internal Control functions.Prepare reports and presentations for internal committees (e.g. Exco, Board) and external regulators.Support with external audits including CBN, NDPR etc.Engaging regulators including CBN, FCCPC, NDPR etc.Engaging law enforcement agencies.

Job DescriptionsDevelop and execute aggressive, structured recovery strategies across delinquency buckets, high-value exposures, written-off accounts, and difficult-to-recover portfolios.Determine the appropriate legal recovery route for delinquent accounts and ensure timely escalation through demand notices, settlement negotiations, litigation, enforcement, and other lawful recovery mechanisms.Segment recovery accounts by exposure, delinquency stage, customer profile, probability of recovery, and appropriate recovery channel.Drive the preparation, issuance, tracking, and follow-up of demand letters, pre-action notices, settlement agreements, and other recovery documentation.Manage and hold external law firms, recovery agencies, field agents, and other approved recovery partners accountable to clearly defined targets and timelines.Manage CredPal’s recovery litigation portfolio from commencement through judgment and enforcement, ensuring cases progress without unnecessary delays.Coordinate lawful physical recovery and customer-engagement activities for accounts requiring field intervention.Lead negotiations with delinquent customers and counterparties, structure commercially viable repayment plans, and recommend settlements where appropriate.Personally oversee high-value and sensitive recovery cases requiring senior-level intervention.Collections Collaboration: Work closely with Collections, Credit, Risk, Finance, Data, and Operations teams to ensure seamless escalation from collections into legal recovery.Leverage available customer, transaction, employment, banking, contact, and location data to improve recovery strategies and contactability, subject to applicable laws and internal policies.Maintain clear visibility of every escalated account, action taken, responsible recovery channel, next step, expected recovery amount, and recovery status.Evaluate recovery costs against expected recoveries and ensure external legal and recovery expenses remain commercially justified.Ensure loan documentation, agreements, transaction records, communications, and supporting evidence required for enforcement are complete and properly maintained.Advise the business on legal risks relating to lending, debt recovery, customer disputes, settlements, enforcement, and contractual obligations.Ensure all recovery activities comply with applicable Nigerian laws, regulatory requirements, consumer-protection standards, data-protection requirements, and CredPal policies.Provide weekly recovery reports to Management showing portfolio movement, recoveries achieved, escalations, legal cases, blocked accounts, key risks, and next actions.

Job DescriptionsProviding comprehensive legal advisory services across corporate and commercial law.Ensuring robust regulatory compliance for various business operations.Conducting in-depth legal research and drafting precise legal documents.Contributing to significant legal matters, leveraging modern tools and processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness within the legal function.This role offers a unique chance to contribute meaningfully to complex legal challenges and advance your career within a practice that embraces innovation and professional excellence.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, vet and negotiate high-value product supply and service contracts, BIMCO agreements, charter parties, and Master Service Agreements (MSAs).Ensure total compliance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act and NCDMB directives.Manage maritime claims, dispute resolutions, arbitrations, and litigation processes.Oversee anti-bribery, anti-corruption (FCPA, UK Bribery Act), and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance programs.Provide legal and compliance counsel in high-value strategic meetings and contribute legal and regulatory insights to corporate strategy.