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Cowrywise is offering a paid internship opportunity to students, graduates, and professionals!The Cowrywise IWD Internship provides young professionals and students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the financial technology industry.The program is paid, and interns are remunerated with a stipend while they learn in different departments of the company and grow.The Cowrywise Internship Program 2026 is now open for applications. This one-month paid internship provides young professionals and students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the financial technology industry.The program offers practical exposure to different operational and strategic units within the company, helping you develop real workplace skills while learning how fintech companies operate.If you are looking to kickstart your career in finance, product development, compliance, or customer experience, the Cowrywise Internship Program is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable industry knowledge while earning a stipend.Participating in the Cowrywise Internship Program offers several benefits, including:A paid internship opportunityPractical work experience in a leading fintech companyExposure to financial technology and investment servicesOpportunities to work with experienced professionalsReal-world industry knowledge that can strengthen your CVThe internship also allows you to build professional networks within Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem.During the internship, you may be assigned to one of several key departments within Cowrywise, where you will gain practical experience and industry exposure. These include;Customer Experience teamLegal and Compliance unitPortfolio Management teamProduct Management unit

Job Title: Legal AssociateLocation: Calabar, Cross RiverEmployment Type: Full-time (Onsite)Working Days: Monday – FridayWorking Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pmStart Date: Immediate Job SummaryWe are seeking a Legal Associate with a minimum of two (2) years post-call experience to support our corporate and commercial practice.This role is strictly for qualified lawyers called to the Nigerian Bar who are interested in building a long-term career in transactional and advisory work.Key ResponsibilitiesDrafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documentation.Conducting legal research and preparing well-reasoned legal opinions and advisory memoranda.Handling corporate filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and other regulatory bodies.Assisting with company secretarial, compliance, and corporate governance matters.Participating in client meetings, preparing briefs, and taking accurate minutes.Supporting due diligence exercises and transaction documentation.Contributing to internal knowledge management and legal content (where required) 

About Our ClientOur client is a premier and dynamic real estate organization based in Abuja, committed to excellence and innovation in the property sector. They are seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Compliance Officer to lead their compliance and risk management functions.The Opportunity: Chief Compliance OfficerWe are seeking a seasoned, governance-focused Chief Compliance Officer to join our client's executive team. This critical leadership role requires an individual with deep expertise in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal audits, with a proven track record in senior executive positions. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in developing and executing comprehensive compliance strategies that align with the organization's vision and business objectives, ensuring adherence to all relevant laws and industry standards across diverse operations and subsidiaries.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Compliance & Risk Leadership: Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive compliance and risk management strategies across all subsidiaries and operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and vision.Regulatory Adherence & Relationships:Lead the establishment and oversight of robust regulatory compliance frameworks, ensuring strict adherence to Nigerian real estate laws, investment regulations, and industry standards.Ensure compliance with specific legislation including the Land Use Act, urban planning laws, state-specific property regulations, CAMA requirements, and Financial Reporting Council standards.Manage and foster effective relationships with key regulatory bodies such as SEC Nigeria, CBN, the Corporate Affairs Commission, and other relevant professional bodies.Oversee statutory approval processes, including Certificates of Occupancy, Environmental Impact Assessments, and development permits.Risk Management & Internal Audit:Lead enterprise-wide risk assessment and mitigation initiatives, establishing and monitoring key risk indicators and compliance metrics.Direct comprehensive internal audit programs covering property development, construction, sales, and investment operations.Implement robust risk management protocols for real estate portfolios, construction projects, and client investments.Conduct regular compliance assessments and gap analyses across all business units and subsidiaries.Financial & Operational Compliance:Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including Capital Gains Tax, VAT, and multi-state tax obligations.Oversee Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols for high-value property transactions.Audit financial controls, customer payment systems, and installment management processes.Establish compliance protocols for land acquisition, title documentation, and property development processes.Ensure adherence to construction standards, safety regulations, and environmental compliance requirements.Corporate Governance & Team Leadership:Oversee corporate governance initiatives, maintaining comprehensive audit trails and documentation.Coordinate effectively with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and government agencies.Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing compliance and audit teams, fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement.Provide comprehensive compliance training and guidance to staff at all levels to ensure widespread regulatory awareness.Why Join Our Client?Lead a critical function within a premier and growing real estate organization.Drive strategic impact and shape the compliance landscape of a dynamic industry leader.Opportunity to build and mentor a high-performing team.Work in a challenging yet rewarding environment in the heart of Abuja.

Watini Engineering and Construction Limited, a prominent firm in the construction sector, is seeking a highly motivated and versatile Lead, HR / Legal Advisor to join our dynamic team in Lagos. This critical dual role will be instrumental in ensuring our operational excellence through robust HR practices and sound legal counsel.Key Responsibilities:Human Resources Advisory:Develop, implement, and monitor HR policies and procedures in compliance with labor laws and company objectives.Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management.Assist in talent acquisition processes, including job descriptions, candidate screening, and onboarding support.Ensure HR compliance with all relevant statutory requirements and best practices.Legal Advisory:Offer comprehensive legal advice and support to management on various corporate matters, contracts, and regulatory compliance.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and policies relevant to the construction industry.Manage and mitigate legal risks, ensuring the company operates within legal frameworks.Represent the company or liaise with external counsel on legal proceedings and disputes when necessary.Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations impacting the company's operations.This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to our organizational growth and stability by bridging the gap between human capital management and legal compliance within a challenging and rewarding environment.

About JMG LimitedJMG Limited is a dynamic and growing organization committed to innovation and excellence. We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Legal Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our interests while facilitating sustainable business growth.The OpportunityAs the Legal Manager, you will be instrumental in managing the entire lifecycle of JMG Limited's commercial contracts. You will serve as a key strategic partner to various business units, translating complex legal requirements into practical, business-focused solutions that drive our objectives forward.Key ResponsibilitiesContract Lifecycle Management: Prepare, review, draft, and revise a diverse portfolio of commercial agreements, including vendor/supplier contracts, sales agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), memoranda of understanding (MOUs), distribution agreements, and service level agreements (SLAs).Negotiation & Risk Mitigation: Lead and conduct negotiations with external parties to secure favorable terms, adeptly balancing legal risks with commercial objectives. Proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks within contracts and proposals.Strategic Business Partnership: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Sales, Procurement, Operations, and bid teams to ensure contract terms align with business needs, customer requirements, and governance protocols throughout pre-award and post-award phases.Legal Compliance & Advisory: Ensure all contractual agreements strictly comply with Nigerian laws, relevant industry regulations, and JMG Limited’s internal policies. Provide clear, practical, and solution-oriented legal advice to internal teams on contractual rights, obligations, and commercial risks across the project lifecycle.Legal Governance & Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of legislative changes impacting commercial activities. Enhance internal compliance processes, conduct regular contract audits, and maintain a robust, accessible contract repository for efficient retrieval and obligation tracking.

The BOC Future Legal Leaders Program is a legal internship track for students and early-career professionals eager to lead at the intersection of law, technology, business and innovation. This program equips emerging legal talent with hands-on experience, interdisciplinary exposure, and real-world insight into the digital and intelligence economy.Whether you’re passionate about AI regulation, cybersecurity law, fintech compliance, or legal design, our internship experience provides a structured path to impact, relevance, and readiness for tomorrow’s legal challenges.Program VisionTo cultivate a new generation of legal professionals, commercially astute, ethically grounded, and digitally fluent, who can deliver real value in today’s fast-evolving tech-legal ecosystem.Our Strategic ObjectivesBuild a high-impact talent pipeline for BOC Legal and its innovation arms, together with its Strategic PartnersDrive legal innovation across technology, business, and governance.Bridge the gap between academic learning and modern legal practice.Tracks & SpecialisationsInterns select from focused learning tracks:Technology Law & Policy AI governance, Data governance, Privacy laws (NDPA/GDPR), Enterprise Data Strategy & Management, Cybersecurity, Fintech regulation, Platform governance, etcCorporate & Commercial Law Tech transactions, Startups & VC, IP licensing, M&A, Digital deals.Legal Research & Innovation (BOC Legalx) Horizon scanning, Policy whitepapers, Impact studies, Sandbox designLegal Design & Productization Contract lifecycle automation, UX for legal documents, Low-code tools, Visual law, EtcDispute Resolution in a Digital Age Online arbitration, ADR technologies, ODR platforms, Digital forensics, EtcInternship Tiers & StructureTrackDurationModeIdeal ForBadgeExplorer Internship4 weeksVirtualFirst to Penultimate-Year Law StudentsDigital Law ExplorerCore Internship8–10 weeksRemote-First or Hybrid (3 days/week on-site Abuja)Final-Year/Law School StudentsTech-Law AnalystResearch Fellowship3–6 monthsRemoteNYSC Lawyers & Early-CareerInnovation FellowVisiting Scholar2–6 weeksCustomGrad Researchers/Foreign InternsPolicy Scholar

The Lagos State Government is calling on young graduates to apply for the 2026 Lagos State Graduate Internship Placement Program (GIPP).The Lagos State Graduate Internship is a paid internship opportunity to begin your career while learning critical soft and hard skills, behavioural competencies, and emotional intelligence.In this article, we will highlight the details of the GIPP, its requirements, benefits, and the procedures to follow if you want to apply for the opportunity.The Lagos State Graduate Internship Placement Programme is a unique opportunity to develop your professional skills and gain a competitive advantage in the labour market.As a participant of the Lagos State GIPP 2026, you will learn critical soft and hard skills, behavioural competencies, and emotional intelligence. interpersonal, personal brand management and amplification.Enhance your personal attributes like written and oral communication and advocacy.self- organisation and time management, use of technology productivity tools and professional outlook in terms of personal grooming, dress sense, energy level, passion, drive and resilience.

Startbutton is a Merchant of Record and payment infrastructure provider helping businesses expand and operate seamlessly across Africa—without needing local setup. We make it possible for global and regional businesses to seamlessly pay and accept payments across Africa, while staying fully compliant with local tax and regulatory frameworks. Our goal is simple: we're unlocking pan-African commerce for global corporations or corporations with global expansion. Since launch, Startbutton has enabled businesses from over 30 countries to operate in Africa, launched across over 15 African countries, and is rapidly expanding into other parts of Africa. We've been featured by CNN and Afreximbank as one of the emerging leaders powering cross-border commerce in Africa.This is a full-time hybrid role for a Junior Legal and Compliance Associate at Start Button Limited. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Legal and Compliance Associate that will be responsible for ensuring the company operates within the legal framework and adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts (e.g., merchant agreements, NDAs, service agreements, referral agreements)Support contract lifecycle management, including execution tracking and document managementConduct basic legal research on regulatory and commercial mattersAssist with corporate governance documentation (board resolutions, filings, statutory records)Support compliance with applicable regulations (AML/CFT, data protection, consumer protection, payments regulations)Assist with regulatory filings, license renewals, and regulator correspondenceSupport KYC, KYB, merchant onboarding, and risk categorization processesHelp maintain compliance registers, policies, and proceduresSupport internal audits, compliance reviews, and remediation trackingAssist with incident tracking (complaints, chargebacks, disputes)Help monitor regulatory developments and flag relevant updatesMaintain legal and compliance trackers, repositories, and reporting dashboardsSupport responses to due diligence requests from banks, partners, and auditors.

Phillips Outsourcing Limited, a leading recruitment firm, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal & Chief Compliance Officer on behalf of a prominent financial services institution in Lagos. This pivotal full-time role requires a seasoned legal professional with a strong understanding of financial regulations and a proven track record in both legal advisory and comprehensive compliance management.Key ResponsibilitiesLegal Advisory & Representation:Manage, review, and draft critical legal documents including statements of defense, statements of claim, affidavits, and counter-affidavits for effective dispute resolution.Represent the company in negotiations, mediation, and arbitration proceedings, ensuring the company's interests are robustly protected.Provide expert legal advice across a broad spectrum of areas, including Insurance, Banking & Finance, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Tax, Land & Property Law, Intellectual Property, and Public Law.Draft and meticulously review a variety of commercial agreements, such as Service Level Agreements, Financial Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Employment Contracts, Terms of Settlement, Deeds of Legal Mortgage, and Tripartite Agreements.Maintain comprehensive legal registers and records of meetings.Compliance & Regulatory Management (AML/CFT/CPF):Develop, implement, and continuously enhance robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Counter-Proliferation Finance (CPF) compliance programs.Oversee the receipt and vetting of suspicious transaction reports (STRs) from staff.Ensure timely and accurate filing of STRs with the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and other regulatory returns with NAICOM and relevant authorities.Render necessary NIL reports to NAICOM and NFIU to ensure full regulatory compliance.Coordinate and deliver comprehensive training for staff on AML/CFT/CPF awareness, detection methods, and reporting requirements.Act as the primary liaison officer between the company, NAICOM, and NFIU, and serve as the internal point of contact for all employees on issues related to money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation finance.What We OfferAn opportunity to lead critical legal and compliance functions within a dynamic financial services environment.A challenging role with significant impact on the company's operational integrity and regulatory standing.Professional growth and development within a leading institution.

ADEBAYO AYODELE & CO is seeking to recruit an Associate with 1-4 PQE.

About Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) is a leading not-for-profit, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) dedicated to empowering vulnerable widows and orphans. Founded in 2004 by Josephine Ogazi and Joseph Egwuonwu, WEWE began as a Community-Based Organisation providing scholarships and economic empowerment in Okigwe, Imo State. Since then, it has significantly expanded its aims and objectives, growing into a nationally registered NGO (CAC/IT/NO33132) with a broader reach and impact across Nigeria.The Opportunity: Legal AssociateWEWE is seeking a passionate and dedicated Legal Associate to join our dynamic team in Abuja. This is an entry-level, full-time position offering a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to our mission by providing essential legal support across our programs and operations. The Legal Associate will play a crucial role in ensuring WEWE's compliance with legal frameworks, supporting our advocacy efforts, and safeguarding the legal interests of the organization and the communities we serve.Key Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive legal research on relevant national and international laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to NGOs, human rights, child protection, social welfare, and other areas pertinent to WEWE's mission.Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various legal documents, including contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), partnership agreements, internal policies, and legal correspondence.Support the organization's compliance efforts with local laws, donor requirements, and internal governance frameworks and procedures.Provide legal guidance and support to program teams on project implementation, beneficiary rights, risk mitigation strategies, and ethical considerations.Assist in the preparation of legal opinions, reports, presentations, and other communication materials for internal and external stakeholders.Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential legal records, databases, and documentation.Contribute to the development and delivery of legal awareness training sessions for staff and, where appropriate, for beneficiaries.Support the legal team in any litigation or dispute resolution processes, as required.This role is ideal for an ambitious legal professional eager to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable populations and contribute to a cause-driven organization.