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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 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 DescriptionsDraft, review, negotiate, and manage legal agreements for operations, client delivery, procurement, partnerships, investments, financing, funding, grants, and strategic initiatives, including service agreements, NDAs, MOUs, JV agreements, shareholder arrangements, vendor contracts, terms of business etc.Translate commercial, operational, product, financial, strategic requirements into clear legal documents covering obligations, approvals, rights, deliverables, risk allocation, liability, confidentiality, data protection, IP, disputes, termination, and others as applicable.Identify legal, commercial, tax, governance, regulatory, reputational, and operational risks in agreements; recommend mitigants; maintain contract registers, templates, execution records, renewal calendars, obligation trackers, approval trails, and repositories.Map and track applicable laws, trends, entities, licences, permits, filings, guidelines, circulars, standards, compliance obligations etc. to translate them into briefs, risk flags, recommendations, checklists, obligation registers, filing calendars etc.Develop and review product/service, customer/vendor, operational, and internal compliance policies, including terms and conditions, privacy notices, refund, warranty etc.Design and maintain governance frameworks and instruments, including board/advisory/committee structures, charters, shareholder agreements, terms of reference, board calendars, delegation and approval matrices, reserved matters, policies, SOPs, minutes, resolutions, and decision records.Work with HRM on organizational structures, KPIs, succession, authority levels, director/officer duties and other related matters.Build and maintain compliance frameworks, statutory calendars, approval flows, monitoring schedules, trackers, checklists, SOPs, evidence logs, reporting routines, escalation protocols, and documentation standards.Support KYC, onboarding, AML/CFT screening, sanctions checks, beneficial ownership documentation, anti-bribery controls, conflicts checks, and compliance due diligence for clients, vendors, partners, investees, and counterparties.Liaise with CAC, tax authorities, data protection regulators/DPO networks, IP authorities, standards bodies, sector regulators, certification partners, external counsel, boards, advisers, vendors, and other stakeholders under approved protocols.Prepare briefing notes, talking points, issue papers, regulator engagement notes, policy inputs, roundtable materials, post-engagement summaries, advocacy notes, sector briefings, and thought-leadership support.

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.

Legal Intern

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This program offers real-world experience, hands-on projects, insight into business operations, and essential skills in problem-solving, communication, digital tools, and more.

Legal Intern

Deal HQ Partners

Applications are now open for the Deal HQ Partners Virtual Summer Internship Programme 2026!This virtual internship is designed for ambitious law students and recent law graduates seeking practical experience in commercial law, corporate transactions, and emerging legal practice areas. Participants will work alongside experienced legal professionals while gaining exposure to high-impact legal work from anywhere.Programme Highlights:Hands-on experience working on live transactions across diverse practice areas.Direct mentorship from top-tier legal experts and industry practitioners.Exclusive access to the Deal HQ Career Fair 2026.Networking opportunities with legal professionals, business leaders, and industry experts across Africa.Exposure to emerging practice areas including Blended Finance, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and other cutting-edge legal innovations.

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.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and negotiate all contracts: Sale Agreements, Lease Agreements, Agency Agreements, Vendor SLAS, Employment Contracts.Conduct legal due diligence on property titles, C of Q, R of O, etcAdvise Management on legal risks, real estate law, tenancy law, and SCUML/ AMLCFT compliance.Manage litigation and external counsel. Represent Bamcom at lower tribunals where applicable.

Job DescriptionsProvide executive-level secretarial and administrative support to the CEO and leadership team.Draft, review, and manage legal documents, contracts, and compliance reports.Apply data analytics skills to support decision-making and reporting.Coordinate schedules, meetings, and communications across departments.Maintain confidentiality and ensure smooth information flow within the organization.

Job DescriptionsSupport the provision of internal advisory services on matters relating to the company’s operations.Assist with dispute resolution processes and negotiations underSupport corporate activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Assist in preparing and maintaining company-wide compliance check-lists.Provide support in corporate, litigation and regulatory matters, including filing and regularization of annual returns with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), attending court proceedings, conducting legal searches, and monitoring title perfection processes at relevant land registries.Liaise with external counsel to follow up on pending litigations matters.Assist with contract lifecycle management, including drafting, vetting and negotiatingMaintain proper filing and documentation of executed contracts and other corporate records.Perform other duties as may be assigned in line with operational requirements.

Job DescriptionsConduct first-level drafts and reviews of contracts, agreements and other legal documents under the supervision of the Legal Manager.Provide legal support to the Group’s business units and support functions on day-to-day legal matters.Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, memoranda and advisory notes on regulatory, corporate and commercial matters.Maintain and update the Legal Department’s contract database, litigation tracker, regulatory filing records, legal precedents and other departmental records.Provide company secretarial support, including preparing Board and Committee papers, drafting resolutions, maintaining statutory registers and records, and making requisite regulatory filings, where required.Monitor contractual obligations, key milestones and renewal dates, and ensure timely follow-up with relevant stakeholders.Liaise with external solicitors, regulators and other stakeholders on assigned matters and monitor the progress of external legal engagements.Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Legal Managers or the Head, Legal Services.