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An intensive legal and professional development internship designed for law students, Law School candidates, and newly qualified lawyers seeking practical exposure to legal practice, advocacy, judicial reasoning, behavioral intelligence, and global legal perspectives.Participants will engage with experienced local and international facilitators, mentors, judges, lawyers, academics, and legal professionals grounded in advocacy, litigation, judicial reasoning, legal research, negotiation, leadership, and professional legal practice.PROGRAM STRUCTURE8 Core Training Classes4 Exclusive Masterclasses4 Weekly Assessments4 Practical ProjectsGlobal Moot Court SimulationInternational Essay CompetitionMentorship & Guided LearningNotes, Tasks & Interactive SessionsInternational Certification

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

Designed for 400-level law students, final-year students, recent graduates, and Pre-Law School graduates, this one-month programme offers practical legal exposure, mentorship, and hands-on learning to help bridge the gap between the classroom and practice.

Job DescriptionsDevelop litigation strategy from pre-action assessment through judgment, appeal, settlement, and enforcement.Lead banking, fintech, commercial, regulatory, and financial crime litigation.Manage complex fraud, unauthorized transactions, chargeback, and asset recovery matters.Lead responses to injunctions, garnishee orders, subpoenas, freezing orders and preservation orders.Review and challenge defective court orders where legally appropriate.Represent the company before regulators, including CBN, EFCC, NFIU, FCCPC and law-enforcement agencies.Coordinate internal investigations involving fraud, AML, sanctions and financial crime.Manage external law firms, litigation budgets and legal strategy across jurisdictions.Advise executive management on legal risk, crisis response and sensitive matters.Establish litigation governance, reporting, KPIs and continuous improvement.

Job DescriptionsMaintain and optimise contract lifecycle management systems (e.g. contract repository, templates, tracking tools).Manage the end-to-end contracting process: drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and coordinating execution in collaboration with stakeholders.Develop and maintain internal policies, standard operating procedures, and legal guidance documents.Support litigation and dispute resolution processes by coordinating with external counsel and internal teams.Monitor and manage legal budget and spend, including vendor coordination and invoicing.Track regulatory developments (CBN, NDIC, NITDA, NFIU, FCCPC, etc.) and advise relevant teams on implications.Coordinate timely and accurate regulatory filings, periodic returns, audit responses, and inspections.Maintain a compliance calendar and manage regulatory engagement logs.Support internal audits and compliance reviews, working closely with the Risk, Finance, and Internal Control functions.Prepare reports and presentations for internal committees (e.g. Exco, Board) and external regulators.Support with external audits including CBN, NDPR etc.Engaging regulators including CBN, FCCPC, NDPR etc.Engaging law enforcement agencies.Work with Product, Credit, and Customer Experience teams to provide operational legal guidance, particularly around new product features, terms of service, and onboarding processes.Support enterprise risk management and governance frameworks.Support with facilitating training sessions and initiatives to build a strong culture of compliance and legal awareness across teams.

Job DescriptionsAssist in the preparation and review of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and briefsConduct comprehensive legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedentsSupport senior attorneys in client consultations and case strategy developmentParticipate in negotiations and drafting of settlement agreementsMaintain organized records of legal documents and correspondenceStay updated on changes in legislation and industry trends relevant to our practice areas

Job DescriptionsLead and manage the Legal Department, set priorities and performance standards, manage external counsel, and maintain legal templates and knowledge systems.Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial contracts, partnerships, financing arrangements, and corporate transactions.Lead the Company's compliance programme across all jurisdictions. Monitor regulatory developments and advise on implications, particularly in fintech, payments, digital assets, AML/CFT, and data protection. Oversee licensing, regulatory filings, and regulatory engagements.Advise the Board and management on governance matters. Oversee company secretarial functions, corporate filings, and statutory records.Law enforcement liaison, Manage litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations. Instruct external counsel and oversee dispute strategy and settlement negotiations.Identify legal and regulatory risks across the business, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain internal legal and compliance policies.Oversee the Company's IP protection strategy including trademarks, licensing, and brand protection.Represent the Company in engagements with regulators, government agencies, and industry bodies.Deliver legal and compliance training. Prepare legal risk reports for management and the Board.

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.Protect FHFL's legal and regulatory interests by ensuring all contracts, corporate actions, and legal documentation are accurate, compliant, and aligned with applicable laws and the Company's strategic objectives.Strengthen FHFL's governance and operational effectiveness by providing timely legal support, maintaining robust corporate governance processes, and ensuring statutory obligations are met without exceptions.Minimize legal and compliance risks by proactively identifying legal exposures, effectively managing litigation and external counsel, and ensuring the timely perfection of titles and regulatory filings.

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.

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 DescriptionsTaking full, end-to-end ownership of all inbound legal and data requests from and visits to law enforcement agencies including scrutinizing every subpoena, warrant, and preservation request.Supporting the foundational administrative operations of the legal department, including license application, maintaining flawless document repositories, tracking compliance logs, and organizing contract workflows.Stepping up to draft and review standard agreements, assisting other members of the team with tackling day-to-day legal tasks to keep the broader business moving at top speed.Continuously building and refining the standard operating procedures for how we handle both high-stakes law enforcement engagements and routine administrative tasks so the legal function scales effortlessly alongside the company.Navigating the intense pressure of urgent, often time-critical law enforcement demands. You have to move fast, but there is zero room for error.Constant need to pivot between time-sensitive external inquiries and the meticulous, deep-focus work.

Job DescriptionsProvide legal advisory services to managementDraft, review, and manage contracts, agreements, and legal documentsEnsure regulatory and statutory compliance across company operationsManage corporate legal risks and dispute resolution processesInterface with government agencies, clients, and external solicitorsSupport procurement, construction, consulting, and contracting activities with legal guidanceDevelop and maintain internal legal policies and procedures.