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A law firm on Lagos Mainland urgently needs a lawyer with experience in commercial law, contract drafting, and secretarial services. Experience: 3 years post-call continuous practice. 

About N.Anyimah & AssociatesN.Anyimah & Associates is a dynamic and reputable legal services firm committed to providing exceptional legal guidance and solutions to our diverse clientele. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Corporate Lawyer to join our dedicated team in Lagos.The Opportunity: Corporate LawyerAs a Corporate Lawyer, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our clients' interests by providing expert legal counsel, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strategically managing legal risks. This position offers a unique opportunity to handle complex corporate transactions and contribute significantly to the success and growth of various businesses.Key Responsibilities:Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of contracts and legal documents for new and ongoing business transactions.Manage the comprehensive legal affairs of the company and provide proactive legal consulting services to internal and external stakeholders.Establish, develop, and refine the company's legal management and contract management frameworks.Conduct thorough analysis, reporting, and strategic management of legal risks across various business lines, including core-tech and fintech-related agreements.Lead the onboarding and continuous training of new business partners, while reinforcing best practices in risk management and contract negotiation with existing partners.Develop and maintain expert knowledge in relevant legal regimes, including data privacy laws, industry standards, and intellectual property, to ensure robust regulatory and internal compliance.Provide insightful general legal advice on corporate legal affairs and effectively manage dispute resolution processes.

About JMG LimitedJMG Limited is a dynamic and growing organization committed to innovation and excellence. We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Legal Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our interests while facilitating sustainable business growth.The OpportunityAs the Legal Manager, you will be instrumental in managing the entire lifecycle of JMG Limited's commercial contracts. You will serve as a key strategic partner to various business units, translating complex legal requirements into practical, business-focused solutions that drive our objectives forward.Key ResponsibilitiesContract Lifecycle Management: Prepare, review, draft, and revise a diverse portfolio of commercial agreements, including vendor/supplier contracts, sales agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), memoranda of understanding (MOUs), distribution agreements, and service level agreements (SLAs).Negotiation & Risk Mitigation: Lead and conduct negotiations with external parties to secure favorable terms, adeptly balancing legal risks with commercial objectives. Proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks within contracts and proposals.Strategic Business Partnership: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Sales, Procurement, Operations, and bid teams to ensure contract terms align with business needs, customer requirements, and governance protocols throughout pre-award and post-award phases.Legal Compliance & Advisory: Ensure all contractual agreements strictly comply with Nigerian laws, relevant industry regulations, and JMG Limited’s internal policies. Provide clear, practical, and solution-oriented legal advice to internal teams on contractual rights, obligations, and commercial risks across the project lifecycle.Legal Governance & Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of legislative changes impacting commercial activities. Enhance internal compliance processes, conduct regular contract audits, and maintain a robust, accessible contract repository for efficient retrieval and obligation tracking.

About Our ClientOur client is a premier and dynamic real estate organization based in Abuja, committed to excellence and innovation in the property sector. They are seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Compliance Officer to lead their compliance and risk management functions.The Opportunity: Chief Compliance OfficerWe are seeking a seasoned, governance-focused Chief Compliance Officer to join our client's executive team. This critical leadership role requires an individual with deep expertise in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal audits, with a proven track record in senior executive positions. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in developing and executing comprehensive compliance strategies that align with the organization's vision and business objectives, ensuring adherence to all relevant laws and industry standards across diverse operations and subsidiaries.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Compliance & Risk Leadership: Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive compliance and risk management strategies across all subsidiaries and operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and vision.Regulatory Adherence & Relationships:Lead the establishment and oversight of robust regulatory compliance frameworks, ensuring strict adherence to Nigerian real estate laws, investment regulations, and industry standards.Ensure compliance with specific legislation including the Land Use Act, urban planning laws, state-specific property regulations, CAMA requirements, and Financial Reporting Council standards.Manage and foster effective relationships with key regulatory bodies such as SEC Nigeria, CBN, the Corporate Affairs Commission, and other relevant professional bodies.Oversee statutory approval processes, including Certificates of Occupancy, Environmental Impact Assessments, and development permits.Risk Management & Internal Audit:Lead enterprise-wide risk assessment and mitigation initiatives, establishing and monitoring key risk indicators and compliance metrics.Direct comprehensive internal audit programs covering property development, construction, sales, and investment operations.Implement robust risk management protocols for real estate portfolios, construction projects, and client investments.Conduct regular compliance assessments and gap analyses across all business units and subsidiaries.Financial & Operational Compliance:Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including Capital Gains Tax, VAT, and multi-state tax obligations.Oversee Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols for high-value property transactions.Audit financial controls, customer payment systems, and installment management processes.Establish compliance protocols for land acquisition, title documentation, and property development processes.Ensure adherence to construction standards, safety regulations, and environmental compliance requirements.Corporate Governance & Team Leadership:Oversee corporate governance initiatives, maintaining comprehensive audit trails and documentation.Coordinate effectively with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and government agencies.Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing compliance and audit teams, fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement.Provide comprehensive compliance training and guidance to staff at all levels to ensure widespread regulatory awareness.Why Join Our Client?Lead a critical function within a premier and growing real estate organization.Drive strategic impact and shape the compliance landscape of a dynamic industry leader.Opportunity to build and mentor a high-performing team.Work in a challenging yet rewarding environment in the heart of Abuja.

A law firm based in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Moruff Balogun & Co. has announced vacancies for lawyers.

Compliance Director – Office of the PresidentLocation: West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, or Benin preferred)Job Type: Full-TimeExperience Level: Senior LevelAbout IFDCIFDC is a public international organization dedicated to addressing global food security and poverty. Operating in 20 countries across Africa, Asia, and America, we bridge the gap between research and impact. Our unique approach combines science-based innovations, holistic market systems development, an enabling policy environment, and strategic partnerships. We empower farmers and countries to identify and scale sustainable agricultural solutions, including improved nutrient use efficiency, to boost soil health and crop productivity while minimizing environmental impact. Through locally driven, environmentally sound, and impact-oriented solutions, IFDC and its partners strive to close the yield gap, eradicate global hunger, safeguard vital soils, and foster economic resilience for farming households and nations.The Opportunity: Compliance DirectorIFDC is seeking an accomplished and visionary Compliance Director to spearhead the design, implementation, and oversight of our organization's global compliance framework. Reporting directly to the President and CEO, this strategic leadership role is critical to ensuring IFDC’s unwavering adherence to international donor regulations, internal policies, and the highest ethical standards. The Director will be instrumental in embedding a robust culture of compliance and integrity across all our global operations.As IFDC's primary compliance advisor, you will proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks, provide expert guidance to leadership on governance and regulatory matters, and ensure seamless alignment between our business practices and IFDC’s mission-driven values. This position demands a seasoned professional with exceptional ethical judgment, strong legal and financial acumen, and the proven ability to build and maintain robust systems that champion transparency and accountability throughout the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Governance:Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of IFDC’s global compliance strategy and governance framework.Advise executive management and the Board of Directors on critical compliance, ethics, and risk management matters.Ensure compliance priorities are fully aligned with IFDC’s mission, strategic objectives, and donor obligations.Policy, Systems & Risk Oversight:Oversee the design, regular update, and effective implementation of IFDC’s global compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.Lead organization-wide compliance risk assessments and maintain a comprehensive compliance risk register, integrated with IFDC’s enterprise risk framework.Monitor evolving regulatory developments and donor requirements (e.g., EU, other multilateral agencies) to ensure IFDC’s systems remain fully compliant.Coordinate closely with the Internal Audit function to ensure clear delineation between assurance (Internal Audit) and compliance responsibilities.Investigations & Ethical Conduct:Oversee investigations into potential non-financial misconduct or non-compliance, ensuring strict confidentiality, fairness, and adherence to whistleblower protections.Coordinate with Human Resources and Internal Audit to establish clear ownership of investigations, with HR leading employee relations matters and Internal Audit retaining responsibility for fraud and financial misconduct investigations.Track and monitor the resolution and closure of compliance and ethics cases, ensuring trends and systemic risks are reported to management and the Board of Directors (where necessary).Support management in strengthening preventive controls and accountability mechanisms based on lessons learned from closed cases.Capacity Building & Culture of Integrity:Champion and foster a strong culture of ethics, compliance, and accountability across all levels of IFDC.Design and deliver regular, impactful training programs on compliance topics, including anti-corruption, data protection, conflict of interest, and donor compliance.Develop robust compliance metrics and report on training completion rates, investigation outcomes, and overall compliance trends.Reporting & External Liaison:Prepare comprehensive compliance reports and briefings for senior management and the Board of Directors.Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, donors, and regulators on all compliance-related matters.Represent IFDC in compliance and ethics networks to benchmark and adopt leading practices.Reporting StructureThe Compliance Director reports directly to the President and CEO. This position will review the implementation and work of various teams and employees, providing expert advice and guidance on compliance matters.LocationThis is a national recruitment with a duty station based in any of the IFDC offices in West Africa. Preferred locations include Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, or Benin.What We OfferIFDC is committed to supporting its employees. Our benefits package includes:Annual and sick leaveComprehensive health and group life insurance coverage13th-month salarySocial security and pension contributions in compliance with local lawsEnd-of-contract benefits Salary InformationThe salary grade for this position is BG 12. New employee salaries are determined based on a variety of factors, including the salary range linked to the assigned job grade, the candidate's qualifications relative to the job's responsibilities and prerequisites, internal equity, the competitive state of the job market, and potential organizational and budgetary considerations.Diversity, Equity, and InclusionIFDC is deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe in the immense value of bringing together people with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. All employment decisions at IFDC are made on the basis of ability, performance, and organizational need, in alignment with our core values of fairness, respect, and equal opportunity for all.

Phillips Outsourcing Limited, a leading recruitment firm, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal & Chief Compliance Officer on behalf of a prominent financial services institution in Lagos. This pivotal full-time role requires a seasoned legal professional with a strong understanding of financial regulations and a proven track record in both legal advisory and comprehensive compliance management.Key ResponsibilitiesLegal Advisory & Representation:Manage, review, and draft critical legal documents including statements of defense, statements of claim, affidavits, and counter-affidavits for effective dispute resolution.Represent the company in negotiations, mediation, and arbitration proceedings, ensuring the company's interests are robustly protected.Provide expert legal advice across a broad spectrum of areas, including Insurance, Banking & Finance, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Tax, Land & Property Law, Intellectual Property, and Public Law.Draft and meticulously review a variety of commercial agreements, such as Service Level Agreements, Financial Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Employment Contracts, Terms of Settlement, Deeds of Legal Mortgage, and Tripartite Agreements.Maintain comprehensive legal registers and records of meetings.Compliance & Regulatory Management (AML/CFT/CPF):Develop, implement, and continuously enhance robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Counter-Proliferation Finance (CPF) compliance programs.Oversee the receipt and vetting of suspicious transaction reports (STRs) from staff.Ensure timely and accurate filing of STRs with the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and other regulatory returns with NAICOM and relevant authorities.Render necessary NIL reports to NAICOM and NFIU to ensure full regulatory compliance.Coordinate and deliver comprehensive training for staff on AML/CFT/CPF awareness, detection methods, and reporting requirements.Act as the primary liaison officer between the company, NAICOM, and NFIU, and serve as the internal point of contact for all employees on issues related to money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation finance.What We OfferAn opportunity to lead critical legal and compliance functions within a dynamic financial services environment.A challenging role with significant impact on the company's operational integrity and regulatory standing.Professional growth and development within a leading institution.

Job Title: Legal AssociateLocation: Calabar, Cross RiverEmployment Type: Full-time (Onsite)Working Days: Monday – FridayWorking Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pmStart Date: Immediate Job SummaryWe are seeking a Legal Associate with a minimum of two (2) years post-call experience to support our corporate and commercial practice.This role is strictly for qualified lawyers called to the Nigerian Bar who are interested in building a long-term career in transactional and advisory work.Key ResponsibilitiesDrafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documentation.Conducting legal research and preparing well-reasoned legal opinions and advisory memoranda.Handling corporate filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and other regulatory bodies.Assisting with company secretarial, compliance, and corporate governance matters.Participating in client meetings, preparing briefs, and taking accurate minutes.Supporting due diligence exercises and transaction documentation.Contributing to internal knowledge management and legal content (where required) 

The Lagos State Government is calling on young graduates to apply for the 2026 Lagos State Graduate Internship Placement Program (GIPP).The Lagos State Graduate Internship is a paid internship opportunity to begin your career while learning critical soft and hard skills, behavioural competencies, and emotional intelligence.In this article, we will highlight the details of the GIPP, its requirements, benefits, and the procedures to follow if you want to apply for the opportunity.The Lagos State Graduate Internship Placement Programme is a unique opportunity to develop your professional skills and gain a competitive advantage in the labour market.As a participant of the Lagos State GIPP 2026, you will learn critical soft and hard skills, behavioural competencies, and emotional intelligence. interpersonal, personal brand management and amplification.Enhance your personal attributes like written and oral communication and advocacy.self- organisation and time management, use of technology productivity tools and professional outlook in terms of personal grooming, dress sense, energy level, passion, drive and resilience.

About Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) is a leading not-for-profit, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) dedicated to empowering vulnerable widows and orphans. Founded in 2004 by Josephine Ogazi and Joseph Egwuonwu, WEWE began as a Community-Based Organisation providing scholarships and economic empowerment in Okigwe, Imo State. Since then, it has significantly expanded its aims and objectives, growing into a nationally registered NGO (CAC/IT/NO33132) with a broader reach and impact across Nigeria.The Opportunity: Legal AssociateWEWE is seeking a passionate and dedicated Legal Associate to join our dynamic team in Abuja. This is an entry-level, full-time position offering a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to our mission by providing essential legal support across our programs and operations. The Legal Associate will play a crucial role in ensuring WEWE's compliance with legal frameworks, supporting our advocacy efforts, and safeguarding the legal interests of the organization and the communities we serve.Key Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive legal research on relevant national and international laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to NGOs, human rights, child protection, social welfare, and other areas pertinent to WEWE's mission.Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various legal documents, including contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), partnership agreements, internal policies, and legal correspondence.Support the organization's compliance efforts with local laws, donor requirements, and internal governance frameworks and procedures.Provide legal guidance and support to program teams on project implementation, beneficiary rights, risk mitigation strategies, and ethical considerations.Assist in the preparation of legal opinions, reports, presentations, and other communication materials for internal and external stakeholders.Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential legal records, databases, and documentation.Contribute to the development and delivery of legal awareness training sessions for staff and, where appropriate, for beneficiaries.Support the legal team in any litigation or dispute resolution processes, as required.This role is ideal for an ambitious legal professional eager to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable populations and contribute to a cause-driven organization.

Watini Engineering and Construction Limited, a prominent firm in the construction sector, is seeking a highly motivated and versatile Lead, HR / Legal Advisor to join our dynamic team in Lagos. This critical dual role will be instrumental in ensuring our operational excellence through robust HR practices and sound legal counsel.Key Responsibilities:Human Resources Advisory:Develop, implement, and monitor HR policies and procedures in compliance with labor laws and company objectives.Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management.Assist in talent acquisition processes, including job descriptions, candidate screening, and onboarding support.Ensure HR compliance with all relevant statutory requirements and best practices.Legal Advisory:Offer comprehensive legal advice and support to management on various corporate matters, contracts, and regulatory compliance.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and policies relevant to the construction industry.Manage and mitigate legal risks, ensuring the company operates within legal frameworks.Represent the company or liaise with external counsel on legal proceedings and disputes when necessary.Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations impacting the company's operations.This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to our organizational growth and stability by bridging the gap between human capital management and legal compliance within a challenging and rewarding environment.

A law firm based in Gbagada, Lagos is seeking to employ a Litigation Officer (preferably male).