Head of Legal Services
Lovonus Microfinance Bank
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.











