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AG Trinex is looking for an Entertainment Lawyer / Music Publisher to manage and commercialise Green Indie’s music publishing catalogue.The role combines entertainment law, copyright, music publishing, licensing, royalty administration and business development, with a focus on protecting intellectual property and increasing publishing revenue.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the music publishing catalogue, including ownership, writer splits and metadata.Register musical works with collecting societies, publishers and digital rights organisations.Draft, negotiate and manage publishing, licensing, songwriter, co-publishing and synchronization agreements.Protect copyrights and ensure compliance with applicable laws and contracts.Identify and negotiate music licensing and synchronization opportunities across film, TV, advertising, gaming, brands and digital media.Monitor royalties, reconcile income and investigate discrepancies.Liaise with COSON, MCSN, foreign collecting societies, DSPs, sub-publishers and licensing partners.Advise artistes and songwriters on publishing rights, copyright ownership and royalty opportunities.Develop strategies to grow publishing income and exploit the company's catalogue.Maintain publishing databases, prepare reports and support audits.Monitor industry trends and identify new publishing opportunities.Represent the company at industry meetings, conferences and stakeholder engagements.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and proofread corporate agreements, NDAs, service contracts, employment agreements, and other legal documentation.Maintain corporate records, statutory registers, legal filings, and manage execution and repository systems for all contracts.Assist with licensing applications, regulatory filings, and ongoing correspondence with regulatory bodies; monitor legal obligations and renewal timelines.Conduct targeted research on corporate, fintech, payments, employment, and commercial law trends and updates.Assist with dispute resolution, debt recovery, and litigation support while liaising with external solicitors and government agencies when required.Execute legal and administrative tasks as assigned by the Head of Legal or Executive Management.

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.

Moniepoint is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel (Company Secretariat) to provide company secretarial, corporate governance, legal advisory, regulatory, and litigation support to the company and its affiliates.The role is particularly suited to a lawyer with experience supporting a CBN-regulated financial institution, alongside strong corporate governance and commercial legal experience.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide company secretarial services to Moniepoint and its affiliates.Coordinate Board, shareholder, AGM, and Board Committee meetings, including notices, agendas, board packs, minutes, and resolutions.Maintain statutory books, corporate records, incorporation documents, and legal files.Ensure timely filing of regulatory returns with the CAC, SEC, CBN, and other relevant regulatory bodies.Track regulatory filing deadlines and maintain compliance.Prepare and file documentation relating to changes in directors, shareholding, board membership, allotment of shares, and registered office details.Advise on corporate governance practices and compliance with applicable governance codes.Draft, review, and negotiate legal, commercial, and technology agreements.Provide legal opinions and advice on corporate, civil, regulatory, and potential litigation matters.Initiate and oversee legal proceedings with the support of external counsel.Liaise with external counsel, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory authorities.Support the development and review of laws, regulations, and internal company policies.Provide timely legal advice and recommendations to Management.Support the Head of Legal with other assigned responsibilities.

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.

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 DescriptionsPrepare and draft minor court documents, including Affidavits of Service and other routine litigation documents.File court processes and ensure timely service of legal documents in compliance with applicable court rules and procedures.Maintain proper custody, organization, and accurate records of all litigation files and court documents.Organize, label, shelve, and maintain assignment files for easy retrieval.Monitor court filing deadlines, hearing dates, rulings, records of proceedings, and judgments, ensuring timely follow-up and reporting.Provide regular updates on case progress, court dates, and filing deadlines to Senior Associates and the Practice Manager.Manage the firm's litigation file room and archive, ensuring proper indexing, organization, and preservation of case files.Ensure the file room remains orderly, secure, and properly maintained at all times.Perform scanning, photocopying, printing, binding, and other document preparation tasks for court processes and legal correspondence.Deliver legal documents, official letters, and other correspondence to courts, clients, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders as required.Assist with administrative and clerical duties that support the Litigation Department.

Heritage Dwellings Limited is seeking a Junior Legal Associate to provide day-to-day legal support across research, drafting, documentation, filings, real estate transactions, litigation, and compliance.The role involves working with senior associates and external counsel, following up on legal matters, and ensuring documents and submissions are accurately completed within required timelines.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct legal research on corporate, property, litigation, and compliance matters.Assist with legal opinions, advisory notes, case summaries, and regulatory updates.Draft first versions of contracts, tenancy agreements, MOUs, NDAs, letters, legal notices, and other legal documents.Submit and follow up on filings with courts, CAC, land registries, and other regulatory agencies.Maintain records of filings, acknowledgements, reference numbers, and response timelines.Follow up with external counsel on briefs, filings, hearings, judgments, and other outsourced matters.Support real estate transactions through due diligence, title verification, and land documentation.Assist with acquisition, sale, lease, and transfer documentation.Support litigation, arbitration, and mediation matters, including court processes and case summaries.Maintain litigation calendars, deadlines, and hearing schedules.Support CAC filings, statutory returns, and company secretarial activities.Maintain confidential client records and internal filing systems.Submit weekly activity and task reports to the Senior Legal Associate. 

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. 

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.

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.