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Join Our Team at SFS Capital Nigeria Limited. Are you a recent graduate passionate about building a career in Investment Management, Compliance, or Financial Control? SFS Capital Nigeria Limited is currently hiring bright, motivated individuals to join our dynamic team. If you meet the above criteria and are eager to begin a rewarding journey in the financial services industry, we would love to hear from you.

Job DescriptionsDrive the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial agreements, from SaaS and licensing to payment partnerships.Provide clear, jargon-free legal guidance on contractual risk and liability. You explain the "why" behind the "what."Create and maintain contract templates and playbooks that make our legal processes efficient and consistent across the globe.Advise on intellectual property, licensing structures, and data protection to ensure Moniepoint’s innovations stay ours.Lead legal support for corporate finance, including debt and equity financing, and manage the legal lifecycle of M&A and investment deals.Collaborate with finance, strategy, and external advisors to ensure our transactions are executed with precision.Monitor our contractual health, ensuring we meet our obligations and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

Job DescriptionsProvide legal advice and support to management on corporate and commercial matters.Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements.Manage litigation, disputes, and relationships with external counsel.Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks affecting the business.Support business operations with proactive legal guidance and risk assessment.Monitor changes in relevant legislation and advise management accordingly.

Job DescriptionsProvide timely, accurate, and pragmatic legal advice to business stakeholders on transactions, products, and operational matters.Ensure compliance, in both letter and spirit, with all applicable laws and regulations, including company law, securities regulation, AML, CFT, and sanctions.Proactively identify, assess, and manage legal risks at a country and business level, ensuring appropriate controls and mitigation strategies are in place.Prepare clear and insightful legal risk reports, highlighting key risks, trends, and recommended actions.Support the implementation and adherence to Group legal and risk policies, ensuring consistent application within the country.Partner closely with Risk and Compliance to strengthen legal governance and control frameworks.Engage proactively with regulators and internal governance forums to support regulatory trust, transparency, and ethical conduct.Contribute to the country perspective in Group risk governance and policy discussions.Provide legal support for transactions, products, and initiatives, ensuring risks are identified and managed appropriately.Support internal product development through the relevant product approval processes.Apply deep technical knowledge of business products to anticipate legal implications and advise the business accordingly.Ensure effective turnaround times, quality delivery, and strong legal controls in all transactional work.Manage relationships with external legal counsel, including instructing, negotiating fees, and monitoring performance.Drive cost discipline by reducing reliance on external counsel through the development of strong internal legal capability.

Job DescriptionsHandle litigation matters from inception to conclusion with minimal supervision.Draft legal documents including briefs, pleadings, motions, and written addresses.Conduct legal research and provide sound legal opinions.Appear in court and represent clients effectively where required.Manage case files and ensure proper documentation and follow-up.Collaborate with other team members on complex legal matters.Maintain strict confidentiality of client and organisational information.

Job DescriptionsProvide for the timely preparation of agreements, legal documents and other documents in relation to the Company's businessProvide support for company secretarial functions including, preparing meeting agenda, attending and taking minutes of meetings, and following up to ensure completion of meeting action pointsLegal researchLiaise with regulatory bodies, complete and monitor applications for regulatory licenses and permitsMonitor and ensure legal, regulatory and internal policy complianceProvide support for collecting and updating legal information that affects the operations of the company to enhance the quality management system and continuous improvementLiaise with external solicitors on the execution of assigned tasksTo review legal documents on oil and gas transactions across upstream and midstream activitiesPerform any other duties as assigned.

Job DescriptionsDraft, Review, and Interpret legal documents, including contracts, service-level agreements, and transaction documents.Provide timely and practical legal advice to business units and leadership on day-to-day matters and strategic initiatives.Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions on commercial, operational, and regulatory matters.Monitor applicable laws and regulations, ensuring the company operates in compliance.Support regulatory filings, license renewals, and regulatory correspondence.Assist in implementing compliance frameworks across the group.Support litigation case management, liaising with external counsel, and ensuring timely updates and filings.Maintain a litigation tracker and assist in monitoring ongoing cases to protect the company’s interests.Monitor applicable laws and regulations, ensuring the company operates in compliance.Support regulatory filings, license renewals, and regulatory correspondence.Assist in implementing compliance frameworks across the group.Identify and assess legal risks, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.

Job DescriptionsAssist in reviewing basic contracts, agreements, and legal documentsSupport the preparation and organization of legal documentation and recordsConduct preliminary legal research on regulatory and compliance matters affecting the businessAssist in monitoring regulatory updates relevant to fintech operationsSupport compliance checks across company processes and business unitsAssist in drafting simple legal correspondence and internal memosMaintain and update legal files, registers, and documentation systemsSupport due diligence processes where requiredAssist in coordinating communication with external counsel when necessaryProvide general administrative support to the Legal & Compliance department

Job DescriptionsDeveloping and implementing human resources policies, procedures, and employee handbooks in line with Nigerian labour laws and the Company's strategic objectives.Managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, disciplinary proceedings, and offboarding.Ensuring the Company's compliance with all applicable real estate regulations, including those issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, and relevant state land bureaux.Drafting, reviewing, and advising on real estate contracts, tenancy agreements, sales agreements, and service level agreements with clients and vendors.Liaising with external solicitors and regulatory bodies on matters such as property title searches, land use permits, and dispute resolution.Preparing and submitting daily, weekly, and monthly HR and legal compliance reports to senior management using Google Workspace tools.Managing employee relations, mediating workplace disputes, and ensuring a healthy organisational culture free from harassment or discrimination.Advising management on labour law updates, employee compensation structures, and risk management strategies.Maintaining confidential employee records and legal documents in an organised and secure manner.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and negotiate legal documents and agreements.Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions.Support clients on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.Attend meetings, negotiations, and other legal proceedings as required.Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.Provide legal advice and support to internal teams on operational, commercial, employment, and regulatory matters.Ensure organizational compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.Support the management of corporate governance and regulatory filings.Monitor changes in relevant legislation and advise management on potential impact.Assist in managing legal risks and ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.Support dispute resolution, litigation management, and engagement with external counsel when required.Maintain proper documentation and records of legal agreements and company filings.Assist with policy development, review, and implementation.Conduct legal research and prepare reports, memos, and legal opinions.Support compliance initiatives and internal audits where necessary.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business operations.

Job DescriptionsProvide legal support and advisory services on corporate and commercial transactions.Advise clients on business structuring, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters.Support clients with company secretarial and post-incorporation compliance requirements where applicable.Conduct legal research and prepare advisory memoranda on corporate and commercial law issues.Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and transactional documentsAssist with mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, investment transactions, and due diligence exercises.Conduct legal due diligence reviews and prepare due diligence reports.Support transaction closings, filings, and regulatory submissions.Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting clients and the firm’s practice areas.Assist clients with regulatory filings, permits, approvals, and compliance obligations.Provide support on interactions with regulatory agencies and governmental authorities.Maintain effective communication with clients regarding ongoing transactions and advisory matters.Attend client meetings, negotiations, and strategy sessions where required.Support client relationship management and business development initiatives.