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Job DescriptionsDraft, 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.

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.Strong proficiency in drafting precise, legally binding commercial agreements and corporate documents.Practical knowledge of Nigerian corporate law, real estate law, and the operational procedures of landregistries and regulatory bodies.Excellent skill in summarizing complex corporatediscussions into concise, professional minutes.Ability to resolve contractual deadlocks and minorexternal disputes constructively.Protect FHFL's legal and regulatory interests by ensuring all contracts, corporate actions, and legaldocumentation are accurate, compliant, and aligned with applicable laws and the Company's strategicobjectives.Strengthen FHFL's governance and operational effectiveness by providing timely legal support,maintaining robust corporate governance processes, and ensuring statutory obligations are met withoutexceptions.Minimize legal and compliance risks by proactively identifying legal exposures, effectively managinglitigation and external counsel, and ensuring the timely perfection of titles and regulatory filings.

Job DescriptionsProviding legal advice and legal support to the company’s Board of Directors, Management, and Business Units on legal matters, as well as implementing legal strategies to mitigate risk.Drafting and vetting all contracts, documents, and correspondence to mitigate the risk exposure of the Company, such as Service Level Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements, Reseller Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, Confidentiality Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Partnership Agreements, letters, company policies, etc.Overseeing the company secretarial function of the company by preparing board papers, organizing and attending Board/Committee Meetings and Annual General Meetings of the company as well as preparing Minutes of Meeting for the Group.Liaising with external counsel on matters/legal issues affecting the Group when necessary.Regulatory Compliance - Ensure timely remittance of filings/returns to Regulators as well as liaising with regulators and government parastatals on regulatory issues about the Group. Preparing and updating a Compliance Dashboard.Working with internal customers and business units (such as Finance and IT Support) to ensure they are compliant with regulatory guidelines and applicable laws.Preparing Quarterly legal and compliance reports to the Board and reports incidental to the Legal Unit.Managing the Data Protection Portfolio of the Group office and overseeing Data Protection for the Regions.Protection of intellectual property rights of the Company by registering intellectual property rights and source codes.

Job Description Dunn & Braxton is a leading professional services firm that provides bespoke solutions across various sectors. We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Company Secretary, Head of Legal and Compliance to join our executive team. This pivotal role will be responsible for overseeing all legal, governance, and compliance matters for the firm and its clients. Key Responsibilities:Provide expert legal advice and guidance to the board and senior management.Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and corporate governance best practices.Manage the company's legal affairs, including contracts, litigation, and intellectual property.Oversee the company secretarial function, including board meetings, resolutions, and statutory filings.Develop and implement robust compliance frameworks and policies.Liaise with external legal counsel, regulators, and other stakeholders.Lead and mentor the legal and compliance team.

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 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.

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 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 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 DescriptionsDraft, review, and proofread corporate agreements, NDAs, service contracts, employment agreements, and other legal documentation.Maintain corporate records, statutory registers, legal filings, and manage execution and repository systems for all contracts.Assist with licensing applications, regulatory filings, and ongoing correspondence with regulatory bodies; monitor legal obligations and renewal timelines.Conduct targeted research on corporate, fintech, payments, employment, and commercial law trends and updates.Assist with dispute resolution, debt recovery, and litigation support while liaising with external solicitors and government agencies when required.Execute legal and administrative tasks as assigned by the Head of Legal or Executive Management.

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 DescriptionsProvide expert legal advice on corporate matters, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance relevant to the agro-commodity industry.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documents.Manage all aspects of company secretarial duties, including preparing for board and committee meetings, drafting minutes, maintaining statutory registers, and ensuring timely regulatory filings.Ensure the company's adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance best practices.Represent the company in legal proceedings or effectively liaise with external counsel as required.Develop, implement, and update internal legal policies and procedures.Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, advising management on potential impacts and necessary adjustments.