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Job DescriptionsDraft, review, negotiate, and manage legal agreements for operations, client delivery, procurement, partnerships, investments, financing, funding, grants, and strategic initiatives, including service agreements, NDAs, MOUs, JV agreements, shareholder arrangements, vendor contracts, terms of business etc.Translate commercial, operational, product, financial, strategic requirements into clear legal documents covering obligations, approvals, rights, deliverables, risk allocation, liability, confidentiality, data protection, IP, disputes, termination, and others as applicable.Identify legal, commercial, tax, governance, regulatory, reputational, and operational risks in agreements; recommend mitigants; maintain contract registers, templates, execution records, renewal calendars, obligation trackers, approval trails, and repositories.Map and track applicable laws, trends, entities, licences, permits, filings, guidelines, circulars, standards, compliance obligations etc. to translate them into briefs, risk flags, recommendations, checklists, obligation registers, filing calendars etc.Develop and review product/service, customer/vendor, operational, and internal compliance policies, including terms and conditions, privacy notices, refund, warranty etc.Design and maintain governance frameworks and instruments, including board/advisory/committee structures, charters, shareholder agreements, terms of reference, board calendars, delegation and approval matrices, reserved matters, policies, SOPs, minutes, resolutions, and decision records.Work with HRM on organizational structures, KPIs, succession, authority levels, director/officer duties and other related matters.Build and maintain compliance frameworks, statutory calendars, approval flows, monitoring schedules, trackers, checklists, SOPs, evidence logs, reporting routines, escalation protocols, and documentation standards.Support KYC, onboarding, AML/CFT screening, sanctions checks, beneficial ownership documentation, anti-bribery controls, conflicts checks, and compliance due diligence for clients, vendors, partners, investees, and counterparties.Liaise with CAC, tax authorities, data protection regulators/DPO networks, IP authorities, standards bodies, sector regulators, certification partners, external counsel, boards, advisers, vendors, and other stakeholders under approved protocols.Prepare briefing notes, talking points, issue papers, regulator engagement notes, policy inputs, roundtable materials, post-engagement summaries, advocacy notes, sector briefings, and thought-leadership support.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.Provide legal advice and support on operational, commercial, employment, regulatory, and corporate governance matters.Ensure organizational compliance with applicable laws, regulations, statutory requirements, and internal policies.Support corporate governance activities, regulatory filings, and statutory compliance.Monitor changes in legislation and advise management on legal implications and business impact.Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.Support dispute resolution, litigation management, and coordinate with external counsel where necessary.Maintain accurate legal records, contracts, company filings, and documentation.Assist with policy development, review, implementation, and legal awareness initiatives across the organization.Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, reports, memoranda, and other advisory documents.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business operations.Develop, review, negotiate, and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with customers, vendors, and strategic partners.Provide legal oversight for debt management and recovery, including drafting demand notices, negotiating settlements, and supporting recovery actions.Lead legal resolution of long-outstanding and overdue debts while ensuring compliance with applicable debt recovery laws and regulations.Review and improve debt collection, recovery, and escalation processes to optimize efficiency, reduce legal risk, and improve recoveries.Partner with Finance, Collections, and Operations teams to resolve payment disputes, enforce contractual obligations, and strengthen credit control processes.

Job DescriptionsProvide expert legal advice on corporate matters, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance relevant to the agro-commodity industry.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documents.Manage all aspects of company secretarial duties, including preparing for board and committee meetings, drafting minutes, maintaining statutory registers, and ensuring timely regulatory filings.Ensure the company's adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance best practices.Represent the company in legal proceedings or effectively liaise with external counsel as required.Develop, implement, and update internal legal policies and procedures.Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, advising management on potential impacts and necessary adjustments.

Job DescriptionsProvide comprehensive legal advice and support on corporate law, commercial law, and corporate governance matters.Manage company secretarial duties, ensuring adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, contracts, and agreements with precision and strategic insight.Conduct legal research and analysis to support decision-making and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.Represent the organization in negotiations and discussions, protecting its legal and commercial interests.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal risks, offering practical and effective solutions.

Job DescriptionsAssist the Company Secretary in preparing agendas, assembling board packs, and verifying documentation for Board and Committee meetings.Attend designated internal or subsidiary management committee meetings to take minutes and draft formal resolutionsTrack the implementation of action points and directives arising from Board and management meetings.Draft, review, and negotiate standard and semi complex commercial contracts, lease agreements, nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), and service level agreements (SLAs).Review developer project documents and joint venture proposals to identify legal risks and ensure alignment with institutional templates.Standardize internal contract templates across departments to accelerate business operations.Coordinate the perfection of titles, registration of charges, and documentation of land assets across various state registries.Draft and file statutory returns with corporate regulators (e.g., Corporate Affairs Commission) within specified timelines.Evaluate internal departmental operations against local statutory codes to prevent compliance breaches.Maintain the institutional litigation register, tracking updates, hearing dates, and outcomes for all active matters.Collate case materials, evidence, and briefs required by external counsels representing the organization.Conduct initial reviews of external counsel billings and fee notes against agreed engagement terms.Strong proficiency in drafting precise, legally binding commercial agreements and corporate documents.Practical knowledge of Nigerian corporate law, real estate law, and the operational procedures of landregistries and regulatory bodies.Excellent skill in summarizing complex corporatediscussions into concise, professional minutes.Ability to resolve contractual deadlocks and minorexternal disputes constructively.Protect FHFL's legal and regulatory interests by ensuring all contracts, corporate actions, and legaldocumentation are accurate, compliant, and aligned with applicable laws and the Company's strategicobjectives.Strengthen FHFL's governance and operational effectiveness by providing timely legal support,maintaining robust corporate governance processes, and ensuring statutory obligations are met withoutexceptions.Minimize legal and compliance risks by proactively identifying legal exposures, effectively managinglitigation and external counsel, and ensuring the timely perfection of titles and regulatory filings.

Job DescriptionsHandle regulatory and compliance matters, ensuring the company's operations remain compliant with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.Manage day-to-day compliance activities, including monitoring compliance obligations, reviewing internal processes, and supporting the implementation of regulatory requirements.Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and other periodic compliance and regulatory reports for internal management and relevant regulatory authorities.Develop and deliver compliance awareness programmes and training sessions for employees and internal stakeholders to promote a strong compliance culture across the organisation.Liaise with local and regional law enforcement agencies, regulators, and other government authorities regarding investigations, regulatory enquiries, and compliance related matters.Review, coordinate, and respond to law enforcement requests, ensuring that disclosures are made appropriately and in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.Manage customer disputes and provide legal support in resolving complaints, claims, and escalated matters while mitigating legal and regulatory risk to the business.Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, non disclosure agreements, and other legal documentation.Provide legal advice to business units on operational, commercial, regulatory, and corporate matters affecting the organisation.Support the development, review, and implementation of internal legal and compliance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance, assess their impact on the business, and recommend appropriate actions.Maintain accurate legal and compliance records, documentation, and regulatory correspondence.Support internal investigations and compliance reviews, ensuring appropriate documentation, escalation, and remediation where necessary.Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify legal and compliance risks and implement practical risk mitigation measures.Assist with regulatory examinations, audits, and information requests from supervisory authorities.

Job DescriptionsAssist with administrative aspects of legal, compliance and corporate affairs activities, including document preparation, filing and record management.Maintain organised physical and electronic filing systems for contracts, corporate records, regulatory filings and other departmental documentation.Track legal and compliance tasks, deadlines, contract renewals, filings and deliverables.Support contract administration processes, including document circulation, execution tracking and record maintenance.Assist with legal research, data gathering and preparation of routine reports, presentations and correspondence as assigned.Coordinate engagements with external counsel, consultants and service providers, including processing and tracking invoices and supporting documentation.Support ethics, compliance and corporate governance initiatives, including training logistics, record keeping and reporting activities.Schedule and coordinate departmental meetings and maintain records of key action items where required.Assist with preparing presentations, reports and other materials required by the CLAO.Any other assigned duties.Provide administrative support in relation to HR processes and initiatives as directed by the CLAO.Maintain HR-related records, trackers and documentation in accordance with applicable confidentiality requirements.Coordinate logistics relating to onboarding, offboarding, training programmes and employee engagement initiatives.Assist with preparation, filing and distribution of HR documentation as directed.Schedule interviews, employee meetings, training sessions and other HR-related activities.Support the preparation of HR reports, presentations and departmental updates.Maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee and company information.Manage departmental calendars, meeting schedules and logistical arrangements.Arrange travel, accommodation, meeting venues and event logistics as required.Coordinate internal and external communications on behalf of the CLAO as directed.Prepare meeting materials, agendas, presentations and supporting documentation.Track departmental action items, deliverables and follow-up activities.Maintain departmental databases, contact lists and records.Coordinate procurement requests, vendor engagements and invoice processing for the department.Assist with scanning, filing, document archiving and general office administration.Provide administrative support required for the efficient operation of the Legal, Compliance, Corporate Affairs and Human Resources functions.Perform any other reasonable administrative or coordination duties assigned by the Chief Legal and Coporate Officer (CLAO) from time to time.

Legal Intern

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This program offers real-world experience, hands-on projects, insight into business operations, and essential skills in problem-solving, communication, digital tools, and more.

Job DescriptionsThe Legal Officer will provide legal and regulatory support across the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, internal policies, and industry regulations.The role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, managing contracts, advising internal stakeholders, supporting corporate governance activities, managing legal aspects of debt recovery, and mitigating legal risks.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, commercially minded, and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced environment.Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.Provide legal advice and support on operational, commercial, employment, regulatory, and corporate governance matters.Ensure organizational compliance with applicable laws, regulations, statutory requirements, and internal policies.Support corporate governance activities, regulatory filings, and statutory compliance.Monitor changes in legislation and advise management on legal implications and business impact.Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.Support dispute resolution, litigation management, and coordinate with external counsel where necessary.Maintain accurate legal records, contracts, company filings, and documentation.Assist with policy development, review, implementation, and legal awareness initiatives across the organization.Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, reports, memoranda, and other advisory documents.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business operations.Develop, review, negotiate, and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with customers, vendors, and strategic partners.Provide legal oversight for debt management and recovery, including drafting demand notices, negotiating settlements, and supporting recovery actions.Lead legal resolution of long-outstanding and overdue debts while ensuring compliance with applicable debt recovery laws and regulations.Review and improve debt collection, recovery, and escalation processes to optimize efficiency, reduce legal risk, and improve recoveries.Partner with Finance, Collections, and Operations teams to resolve payment disputes, enforce contractual obligations, and strengthen credit control processes. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Timely review and turnaround of contracts, legal documents, and SLAs.Compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.Effective identification and mitigation of legal and compliance risks.Recovery rate and resolution of overdue and disputed debts.Timely resolution of legal disputes and debt recovery matters.Accuracy and completeness of legal documentation, filings, and contract records.Responsiveness to internal legal support requests and stakeholder satisfaction.Continuous improvement of legal, collections, and contract management processes.

Job DescriptionsHandle litigation matters from commencement through conclusion with minimal supervision.Draft high-quality legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, written addresses, legal opinions, agreements, and other legal correspondence.Conduct comprehensive legal research and provide well-reasoned legal advice based on current laws and judicial precedents.Represent clients independently before courts and other judicial or quasi-judicial bodies when required.Review case files, identify legal issues, and develop effective litigation strategies.Stay abreast of current decisions of superior courts, legislative developments, and regulatory changes.Collaborate with colleagues to ensure efficient case management and excellent client service.Maintain professional ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with all applicable legal standards.

Job DescriptionsLead or support appeals involving wrongful convictions and complex legal disputes.Prepare appellate briefs, legal arguments, pleadings, and court processes.Develop litigation strategy for appellate and superior court matters.Conduct advanced legal research and legal drafting.Provide pro bono legal assistance to vulnerable and underserved individuals.Contribute to strategic litigation and justice reform initiatives.Mentor junior lawyers, interns, and legal volunteers where appropriate.Collaborate remotely with Nigerian and international legal professionals on selected legal projects.

Job DescriptionsDevelop, implement, and continuously enhance the Company's compliance framework, policies, and control systems.Ensure all business processes and transactions comply with regulatory guidelines and internal policies.Support corporate governance structures, including board reporting, statutory filings, and policy oversight.Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely communication and implementation across the Company.Serve as primary interface with regulatory bodies, auditors, and external legal advisers.Oversee timely and accurate regulatory filings to prevent penalties and maintain compliance standing.Conduct ongoing compliance risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.Implement risk-based internal controls and compliance testing mechanisms.Lead investigations of compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions.Oversee periodic compliance audits and reviews across subsidiaries and business units.Ensure effective documentation, custodianship, and record‑keeping of compliance activities.Review and approve compliance-related documentation, processes, and workflows.Develop and deliver compliance training for employees on regulations such as AML, anti‑bribery, data protection, and financial crime.Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct throughout the Company.Oversee the monitoring, detection, investigation, and reporting of suspicious and fraudulent transactionsEnsure effective transaction monitoring and fraud detection controls are implemented and maintainedReview fraud alerts, escalation reports, and investigation outcomesCoordinate timely filing of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and other regulatory reportsLiaise with regulators, law enforcement agencies, and financial intelligence units on fraud-related matters