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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.

RequirementsConduct legal due diligence on land and property acquisitions.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MOUs, Deeds of Assignment, Sale agreements, Lease Agreements, and other legal documents.Verify land titles, ownership, and property documentation.Liaise with government agencies, land registries, survey offices, and regulatory authorities for title perfection and statutory approvalsProvide legal advice on property transactions, corporate matters, and regulatory compliance.Ensure all company operations comply with relevant real estate and corporate laws.Manage legal documentation and maintain accurate legal records.Handle customer legal documentation and resolve documentation-related issues.Coordinate litigation matters and work with external solicitors where necessary.Identify legal risks and recommend practical solutions to management.Support the HR and other departments on legal and compliance matters when required.

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.

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.

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.

NYSC Associate (Legal & Administrative Support)Are you currently serving under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic professional environment? We’d love to have you join our team!Responsibilities:Provide administrative support.Assist with legal research and documentation.Prepare and organize files and records.Attend to other tasks as assigned. What You’ll Gain: Practical work experience. Mentorship and professional development.Exposure to legal and corporate practice.A supportive and growth-oriented work environment. 

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 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.

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.

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.

We are looking for a legal counsel that will provide legal support and guidance on corporate governance, sustainability initiatives, and vendor compliance matters. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across various departments to ensure legal compliance, promote sustainability goals, and manage relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Job DescriptionsProviding legal advice and legal support to the company’s Board of Directors, Management, and Business Units on legal matters, as well as implementing legal strategies to mitigate risk.Drafting and vetting all contracts, documents, and correspondence to mitigate the risk exposure of the Company, such as Service Level Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements, Reseller Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, Confidentiality Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Partnership Agreements, letters, company policies, etc.Overseeing the company secretarial function of the company by preparing board papers, organizing and attending Board/Committee Meetings and Annual General Meetings of the company as well as preparing Minutes of Meeting for the Group.Liaising with external counsel on matters/legal issues affecting the Group when necessary.Regulatory Compliance - Ensure timely remittance of filings/returns to Regulators as well as liaising with regulators and government parastatals on regulatory issues about the Group. Preparing and updating a Compliance Dashboard.Working with internal customers and business units (such as Finance and IT Support) to ensure they are compliant with regulatory guidelines and applicable laws.Preparing Quarterly legal and compliance reports to the Board and reports incidental to the Legal Unit.Managing the Data Protection Portfolio of the Group office and overseeing Data Protection for the Regions.Protection of intellectual property rights of the Company by registering intellectual property rights and source codes.