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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.

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 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.

About the RoleReliance Health is looking for a Manager, Legal and Compliance Services to oversee legal and compliance operations across its markets in Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire. The role involves providing legal guidance, managing regulatory compliance, reviewing commercial contracts, and supporting business growth while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise internal teams on legal and compliance matters.Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.Manage regulatory filings and relationships with regulators.Monitor legal and regulatory developments.Develop internal compliance policies and processes.Conduct legal risk assessments and support investigations.Coordinate external counsel and board governance activities.

Job DescriptionsSupport the Legal Affairs & Compliance Division in the day-to-day management of legal matters within CAF, with a particular focus on commercial legal support, contracts, intellectual property and legal advisory support to operational divisions, while escalating sensitive, strategic or high-risk matters to the Head of Legal Affairs and the Director of Legal Affairs & Compliance.Support the Head of Legal Affairs in the provision of day-to-day legal services to CAF divisions, ensuring timely, accurate and practical legal support.Draft, review and revise commercial contracts and legal documents, including service agreements, consultancy agreements, NDAs, sponsorship-related agreements, marketing arrangements, media-related documents, and other routine legal instruments.Support legal work related to CAF’s commercial and business operations, including sponsorship, commercial partnerships, rights exploitation and related contractual matters.Assist with intellectual property matters, including protection, use and review of rights relating to CAF competitions, brands, content and commercial assets.Conduct legal research and prepare legal notes, summaries, opinions and first drafts on commercial, intellectual property, regulatory, governance and institutional matters.Support the preparation, review and updating of CAF regulations, internal legal guidelines, templates and related documents under supervision.Assist in the coordination and follow-up of disputes, litigation and arbitration matters, including document collection, deadline tracking, liaison with external counsel and preparation of case summaries, where required.Support internal legal review of projects and transactions involving CAF divisions, especially Commercial, Competitions, Finance, Communications and other business-facing functions, escalating issues requiring management decisions or strategic guidance.Maintain proper filing, archiving and traceability of legal documents and legal matters in both electronic and physical format.Contribute to the monitoring of legal deadlines, contractual obligations and pending action points across assigned files.Carry out any other legal tasks assigned by the Head of Legal Affairs or the Director of Legal Affairs & Compliance.

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.

About the Global Lawyers Fellowship Programme (GLFP) 2026The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is proud to announce the opening of applications for the prestigious Global Lawyers Fellowship Programme (GLFP) 2026. This highly competitive fellowship is meticulously designed to empower eligible NBA members with unparalleled international exposure, advanced legal training, and professional development opportunities in diverse global settings.The GLFP aims to cultivate a new generation of globally-minded legal professionals capable of addressing complex transnational legal challenges. Fellows will gain invaluable experience working with leading international organizations, reputable law firms, or esteemed academic institutions overseas. This programme offers a unique opportunity to enhance expertise, expand professional networks, and contribute significantly to the advancement of legal practice both internationally and within Nigeria.This fellowship represents a significant investment in the future of Nigerian legal talent, offering a clear pathway for career acceleration and leadership development on the global stage.

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.

Job DescriptionsProvide legal & commercial advisory to businesses & functionsLegal draftingReview and negotiate contracts drafting and review.Undertake research to support advisory.Facilitate periodic review of laws and regulations.Provide support for special groupwide projects – Transaction advisory for mergers, acquisitions & divestitures, due diligences etc.

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. 

ETC Workforce Services Limited is recruiting an Energy Policy & Advocacy Officer to support policy analysis and regulatory advocacy within Nigeria's energy sector. The successful candidate will contribute to policy development, engage with key stakeholders, and monitor regulatory developments to support effective advocacy and compliance.This role is ideal for professionals with experience in energy policy, regulatory affairs, or public policy who are passionate about shaping Nigeria's energy landscape.Key ResponsibilitiesDraft regulatory submissions and policy documents.Monitor developments in Nigeria's energy policies and regulatory framework.Engage with key stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and industry partners.Support policy analysis and advocacy initiatives involving agencies such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).

Job DescriptionsThe Legal & Compliance Officer supports the firm in meeting its regulatory, legal, and governance obligations as a SEC-licensed Fund/Portfolio Manager.The role ensures compliance with SEC Nigeria Rules, ISA 2007/2025, AML/CFT regulations, and internal policies.The officer also provides legal advisory, prepares and reviews transaction documents, manages regulatory filings, and serves as a key interface between the firm and regulators (SEC, NFIU, FIRS, CAC, etc.).This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and apply financial regulations.What You'll DoLead SEC regulatory filings (Daily, QMR, AUM, Annual).Draft and negotiate complex investment agreements (IMAs, SLAs, NDAs).Act as the primary interface for SEC, NFIU, and CAC.Drive the AML/CFT and KYC/CDD framework.