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Job DescriptionsThe Legal & Compliance Officer supports the firm in meeting its regulatory, legal, and governance obligations as a SEC-licensed Fund/Portfolio Manager.The role ensures compliance with SEC Nigeria Rules, ISA 2007/2025, AML/CFT regulations, and internal policies.The officer also provides legal advisory, prepares and reviews transaction documents, manages regulatory filings, and serves as a key interface between the firm and regulators (SEC, NFIU, FIRS, CAC, etc.).This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and apply financial regulations.What You'll DoLead SEC regulatory filings (Daily, QMR, AUM, Annual).Draft and negotiate complex investment agreements (IMAs, SLAs, NDAs).Act as the primary interface for SEC, NFIU, and CAC.Drive the AML/CFT and KYC/CDD framework.

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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.

Join a Team That is Shaping the Future of Law.Perchstone & Graeys is growing, and we are inviting applications from exceptional Senior Lawyers (7+ years PQE) to join our team across:LitigationCorporate & CommercialEnergyFinanceIf you are ready to take on complex, high-impact work in a collaborative and excellence-driven environment, we would like to hear from you.

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 DescriptionsDevelop, implement, and manage comprehensive legal and compliance frameworks tailored to the FinTech and digital asset industry in Africa.Monitor and interpret relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, advising internal stakeholders on potential impacts and necessary adjustments.Ensure Divest's products, services, and operations comply with all applicable local and international regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, data privacy).Manage regulatory filings, licensing, and reporting requirements.Provide legal counsel and guidance on business initiatives, product development, and operational matters.Conduct internal compliance training and foster a culture of regulatory adherence across the organization.Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies and external legal counsel.Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks associated with Divest's operations and expansion.

Job DescriptionsThe Legal Officer will provide legal and regulatory support across the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, internal policies, and industry regulations.The role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, managing contracts, advising internal stakeholders, supporting corporate governance activities, managing legal aspects of debt recovery, and mitigating legal risks.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, commercially minded, and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced environment.Draft, 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. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Timely review and turnaround of contracts, legal documents, and SLAs.Compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.Effective identification and mitigation of legal and compliance risks.Recovery rate and resolution of overdue and disputed debts.Timely resolution of legal disputes and debt recovery matters.Accuracy and completeness of legal documentation, filings, and contract records.Responsiveness to internal legal support requests and stakeholder satisfaction.Continuous improvement of legal, collections, and contract management processes.

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 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, 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

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.

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.

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.