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Job DescriptionsEvaluate applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.Prepare compliance obligations matrices and regulatory risk assessments.Review project-related legal requirements, permits and contractual compliance obligations.Interpret relevant national regulations and international standards.Support regulatory due diligence, standards alignment and compliance improvement programmes.Advise on contractual, confidentiality and information-governance considerations.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, transactional documents, corporate governance instruments, and other legal documentation.Coordinate regulatory licensing applications, trademark registrations, statutory filings, and compliance processes involving relevant regulatory bodies, including CAC, SCUML, NLRC, FRC, and LSLB, as applicable.Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, advisory memoranda, and reports on commercial, corporate, employment, and regulatory matters.Provide legal and regulatory advice on the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, applicable subsidiary regulations, and relevant international data protection frameworks.Conduct Data Protection Compliance Assessments (DPCAs), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and regulatory compliance gap analyses.Draft and review privacy notices, data processing agreements, consent forms, data protection policies, and other privacy governance documents.Advise clients on cross-border data transfers, regulatory reporting obligations, data breaches, incident response, and privacy risk mitigation.Support clients in developing and implementing effective data protection and privacy compliance frameworks.Independently manage assigned client matters and engagements, ensuring timely delivery, accuracy, and high-quality service.Maintain appropriate matter documentation, monitor deadlines, and provide regular updates on assigned engagements.Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to deliver commercially practical and client-focused legal solutions.

Job DescriptionsMaintain an organized repository of legal and regulatory documents.Ensure proper retention of contracts, licences, regulatory correspondence and legal records.Review contracts and agreements before execution.Maintain a register of active contracts and agreements.Monitor expiry and renewal dates of contracts.Ensure third-party arrangements contain appropriate confidentiality, liability, service-level and termination provisions.Ensure appropriate customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) are conducted where applicable.Monitor transactions for potential suspicious or unusual activities.Escalate suspected breaches and suspicious transactions in accordance with approved procedures.

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About SlingstoneSlingstone is a dynamic and globally-oriented firm seeking a talented Associate to join our team. We are committed to delivering exceptional results and fostering a collaborative environment where brilliance is valued, and kindness is non-negotiable.The OpportunityAs an Associate at Slingstone, you will play a pivotal role in our legal operations, engaging with complex and impactful work on a worldwide scale. This full-time, mid-level position offers a unique chance to contribute significantly to our success while developing your expertise in a supportive and challenging environment.

Stren & Blan Partners is now accepting applications for its 2027 NYSC Trainee Associate Programme.As a Trainee Associate, you’ll gain hands-on experience across diverse practice areas and work alongside experienced professionals dedicated to excellence.

Job DescriptionsProvide legal advice and guidance to management and various departments on legal matters affecting the organisation's operations.Draft, review, vet, and negotiate contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other legal documents.Ensure the company's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and statutory requirements governing transportation and logistics operations.Monitor changes in relevant legislation, government policies, and regulatory requirements affecting the transport industry.Handle legal disputes involving drivers, customers, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.Liaise with external solicitors, courts, law enforcement agencies, and relevant regulatory authorities on legal matters.Provide legal support in matters relating to road traffic accidents, vehicle damage, insurance claims, and third-party liabilities.Review employment contracts, staff disciplinary matters, and other labour-related legal issues.Assist in debt recovery, claims management, and enforcement of contractual obligations.Identify potential legal risks and recommend appropriate measures to safeguard the company's interests.Maintain proper documentation, custody, and management of legal records and corporate documents.Prepare legal opinions, reports, notices, and other legal correspondence for management.Support the organisation in litigation management, arbitration, mediation, and other alternative dispute-resolution processes.Advise management on corporate governance, statutory filings, and other regulatory obligations.

Job DescriptionsDevelop and implement risk management and compliance strategies.Conduct quarterly compliance audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.Monitor regulatory, ISO 9001 and Modern Slavery compliance.

The Opportunity: Administrative Officer I (Legal)This is an exciting entry-level opportunity to contribute to the foundational administrative and legal operations of a dynamic new university. The Administrative Officer I (Legal) will provide essential administrative support to the University's legal functions, ensuring efficient operations as we prepare for the commencement of full academic activities.Why Join Owolabi University?Be part of a pioneering institution shaping the future of higher education in Nigeria.Contribute to a vibrant and evolving academic environment.Enjoy one of the most competitive salary packages within the Nigerian higher educational system.Opportunity for professional growth and development within a new and expanding university structure.

Job DescriptionsManage and maintain the University's law library and legal information resources.Catalogue, classify, and organise law books, journals, statutes, law reports, and other legal materials.Provide legal research assistance to students, lecturers, and researchers.Facilitate access to electronic legal databases and other digital research resources.Ensure the proper preservation, circulation, and security of library materials.Support teaching, learning, and research activities within the Faculty of Law.Maintain accurate library records and prepare periodic reports.Recommend relevant legal publications and resources to support the University's academic programmes.

Job DescriptionsBuild and maintain strategic relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, and key industry stakeholders, including NUPRC, NMDPRA, NNPCL, NUIMS, NIPEX, NCDMB, NAPIMS, and the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.Monitor government policies, legislation, regulatory directives, and industry developments, providing insights into their potential impact on the organization’s operations and business objectives.Coordinate regulatory approvals, permits, registrations, renewals, and other statutory requirements to ensure timely compliance with applicable regulations.Support Nigerian Content compliance by ensuring adherence to relevant requirements of the NOGICD Act 2010 and facilitating engagement with NCDMB and other relevant institutions.Identify and develop business opportunities within the upstream oil and gas sector, supporting sales, marketing, account management, and contract acquisition initiatives, particularly with E&P companies.Coordinate tendering and bidding activities with Contracts, Tenders, and relevant business units to ensure timely submissions and improve contract-winning opportunities.Develop policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy recommendations while identifying and managing regulatory, political, and stakeholder-related risks that may affect the organization.Gather and analyze market intelligence, customer trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments, translating findings into actionable business strategies and viable commercial leads.Represent the organization at regulatory meetings, industry conferences, and policy discussions; deliver corporate presentations; and coordinate facility tours for government officials and other relevant stakeholders.Prepare regular reports for the Director, Corporate Affairs and Government Relations on regulatory developments, stakeholder engagements, business opportunities, market intelligence, and emerging risks, while performing other assigned duties.

Job DescriptionsThe candidate must possess demonstrable and applicable knowledge of legal issues pertinent to corporate commercial/transactional practice.Representing individuals and corporate entities at the courtListens actively and delivers written work which is concise, accurate, with no typos and a high level of attention to detail.Demonstrates highly effective oral and written communication skills. Can succinctly explain core legal issues to colleagues and clients effectively.Ability to recognize, understand, analyze and classify commercial as well as legal issues and the context in which legal issues arise.Use the analysis to identify relevant and applicable concepts and facts as well as identify alternative legal and commercial solutions to issues that arise on transactions.Displays the requisite flexibility in meeting with client demands and is relentlessly focused on outcomes.Manages time effectively and delivers on the expectations of the corporate services group’s objectives and clients.Ability to note gaps and ambiguities in the information provided and to follow through in resolving them, as well as the ability to conduct proper and extensive research on all matters using relevant and up-to-date sources.Ability to give a risk-based analysis - explaining possible consequences, the likelihood of those consequences, and ways to mitigate or eliminate risk.Candidate must have sufficient knowledge of commercial law, including, but not limited to corporate law and general business advisory matters.