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HBM Nigeria Plc is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal support across its business operations, with a strong focus on litigation, commercial contracts, legal risk, compliance and dispute resolution. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the management of lawsuits, pre-litigation claims, regulatory claims and inquiries.Provide legal advice to business units and senior management.Draft, review and negotiate commercial and procurement contracts.Advise on legal, regulatory and compliance risks.Manage claims, disputes, negotiations, mediation and arbitration.Coordinate external law firms and legal counsel.Support permits and licences required for plant operations.Conduct legal risk assessments and provide recommendations.Advise on corporate governance, competition law, labour law and other commercial matters.Manage the company's contract management system.Support legal compliance training and implementation of the Code of Business Conduct.Conduct due diligence for commercial transactions.

Our client is a technology company solving payments problems for businesses across Africa. The team is seeking a Senior Legal Associate to ensure products and business operations comply with laws, ethics, and best practices. Reporting to the Head of Legal, this hands-on role involves managing contracts, corporate governance, legal operations, litigation support, and regulatory advisory in a regulated, high-growth environment.Key Responsibilities​Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including merchant agreements, partner agreements, NDAs, and vendor agreements.​Develop and maintain contract templates, clause libraries, playbooks, and audit-ready contract repositories.​Lead corporate governance and board activities, draft resolutions, and coordinate committee meetings and schedules.​Support litigation, dispute management, and external counsel coordination while providing early risk assessments.​Manage trademarks, IP registrations, renewals, and draft cease-and-desist communications for IP infringements.​Design, implement, and optimize legal workflows, intake processes, legal technology (CLM systems), and automation initiatives.​Track legal billing, budgets, and spend, and maintain dashboards/reports on contract volumes and litigation risk exposure.​Ensure regulatory compliance across fintech and payments operations and provide day-to-day legal advisory to cross-functional teams.​Support internal training, legal research, vendor onboarding, and special business projects.

Job DescriptionsDevelop and manage strategic partnerships with government agencies, donors, nonprofits, and corporate organizations to support organizational goals and funding opportunities.Serve as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, managing partner relationships, agreements, and collaborative engagements.Oversee organizational compliance by developing policies, conducting audits and risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to donor regulations and industry standards.Support grant acquisition and donor management processes, including proposal development, reporting, documentation, and compliance with funding requirements.Collaborate with internal teams to monitor project deliverables, evaluate partnership impact, and document organizational achievements and success stories.Provide staff training and technical support on partnership management and compliance while identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and operational efficiency.Perform other related tasks

Rosie's People is looking to add an experienced Nigerian lawyer to its professional network to provide legal and regulatory support to the company and, where required, its clients.The consultant will work on a matter-by-matter basis, with the scope of work and professional fees agreed for each assignment.ImportantThis is not a salaried job. There is:No guaranteed monthly salaryNo guaranteed retainerNo minimum hoursNo guaranteed volume of workInstead, each assignment will have its own agreed scope, deliverables, timeline and professional fee. Fees may be hourly, fixed, milestone-based or another agreed structure.  

Hall 7 Real Estate Limited is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Legal Officer to provide legal and regulatory support across its real estate operations.The role involves providing legal advice, managing contracts and property transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance, identifying legal risks, and supporting the company's commercial interests.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice on corporate, commercial, property, real estate, construction, investment, employment, contractual and regulatory matters.Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements, property documentation and other legal documents.Support land and property transactions, development projects and construction agreements.Monitor applicable laws, regulations, permits, licences and statutory requirements.Identify and advise on legal and regulatory risks.Support the management of disputes, claims and contentious matters.Coordinate with external solicitors where required.Maintain proper legal records, contracts, licences, permits and regulatory filings.Liaise with internal departments, government agencies, regulators, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.

Job DescriptionsConduct thorough legal research and analysis on complex legal issues.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and opinions.Provide sound legal advice and guidance to clients on various matters.Assist senior lawyers in preparing for court appearances, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings.Represent clients in court or before administrative bodies, as required and appropriate for experience level.Manage client relationships and ensure timely and effective communication.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends.

Olajide Oyewole LLP is seeking a Litigation Officer focused on facilitating court process filings, liaising with judicial and court officials, monitoring case progress, and ensuring smooth, efficient court-related operations for the firm.​Key Responsibilities​Draft, assemble, and file court processes across various judicial levels and tribunals.​Liaise directly with court clerks, registrars, bailiffs, and judicial officers.​Track case progression, cause lists, hearing dates, and court orders.​Ensure the seamless handling and service of court-related documents and processes.​Maintain accurate case records, litigation files, and procedural updates for the firm's dispute resolution practice.

Job DescriptionsProvide legal support for digital technology, software, artificial intelligence, cloud, cybersecurity and digital transformation initiatives.Advise on technology transactions, including software licensing, SaaS, digital platforms, technology procurement, IT outsourcing and systems implementation.Support the protection, registration, commercialisation and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets and proprietary know-how.Advise on data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence governance and emerging technology regulations.Develop and maintain legal frameworks, policies, standards and technology-related agreements supporting innovation, digital transformation and IP management.Prepare, review and negotiate commercial agreements and provide legal support for execution across the Group.Support strategic corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, investments, project finance, corporate restructurings and shareholder matters.Conduct legal due diligence and support transaction execution, post-completion implementation and legal risk assessments for acquisitions, investments, strategic partnerships and expansion initiatives.Provide legal support and advisory services on energy, natural resources, infrastructure and project execution.Draft, review and negotiate sector-specific agreements, including Hydrocarbon Sale, Transportation and Processing Agreements, Technical Service Agreements, Project Development Agreements, EPC, consultancy, contractor, procurement, supply and distribution agreements.

AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited is seeking a commercially minded and French-speaking Legal Officer to provide legal advisory and operational support across its business operations.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice to management and business units on operational and commercial matters.Draft, review, negotiate and manage commercial agreements, leases, MOUs and other contracts.Identify and manage legal and contractual risks.Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions.Support regulatory compliance and liaise with government agencies and regulators.Assist with litigation, claims, disputes and alternative dispute resolution.Support corporate governance, statutory matters and corporate documentation.Provide legal support for French-speaking clients, partners, suppliers and other stakeholders.Draft, review, interpret and translate legal and commercial documents between English and French.Participate in negotiations and meetings involving French-speaking stakeholders.Support cross-border transactions involving Francophone jurisdictions. 

KEHINDE BABATOLA OLOFINMOYO LP is a dynamic and reputable legal firm based in Lagos, committed to delivering exceptional legal services and innovative legal solutions. We are seeking a highly motivated, bright, and detail-oriented Junior Associate to join our growing legal team.This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified legal professional to gain hands-on experience across various practice areas, contribute to significant cases, and develop their legal career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior lawyers, assisting with legal research, drafting legal documents, preparing court processes, and supporting client matters from inception to conclusion.If you are passionate about the law, eager to learn, possess a strong work ethic, and are ready to make a tangible impact, we invite you to apply and grow with us.

Job DescriptionsProviding legal and administrative support to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, including drafting, reviewing, formatting and proofreading legal, governance and business documents. Managing and maintaining document repositories, SharePoint sites, records and filing systems for the Legal Unit and Senior Leadership Team to ensure accurate record keeping and timely access to information. (the SharePoint site is an e-platform for the storage, organization, sharing of information)Supporting the implementation, monitoring and reporting of Senior Leadership Team initiatives, projects and action plans, including coordinating updates from stakeholders and preparing management information reports. For example, organising internal meetings and workshops including logistics planning as delegated by the General Counsel & Company Secretary.Coordinating meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagements, including diary management, scheduling, logistics, preparation of briefing materials, minute taking and follow-up on agreed actions. Supporting high-level stakeholder engagement activities, including coordination of visits, meetings, external partnerships and executive events. Managing correspondence on behalf of the General Counsel & Company Secretary, including responses relating to partnerships, sponsorships, governance matters, stakeholder engagement, events, legal enquiries and strategic relationships. Responding to emails and letters on requests for British Council engagement, sponsorship, partnerships, attendance at events and meetings. Managing correspondence in this regard.Assisting with internal and external audit processes by coordinating information requests, maintaining supporting documentation and tracking actions arising from audits and reviews.Assisting with contract administration, agreement tracking and maintaining records of legal and commercial documentation.Supporting compliance, governance, audit and risk management activities, including coordinating information requests and maintaining supporting documentation.Supporting data protection and information governance activities, including maintaining records and coordinating relevant compliance actions.Preparing correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, reports and meeting materials for internal and external stakeholders.Supporting the British Council's commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) by ensuring inclusive administrative practices and promoting accessibility considerations in meetings, events and communications.Supporting compliance with British Council safeguarding policies and procedures and maintaining awareness of safeguarding requirements relevant to the role.

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.Any other tasks assigned by Line Manager