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Application Deadline
9 October 2026, 11:59 PM WAT
(29 days left)
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Job Description
Job Descriptions
- Provide timely and practical legal advice to the Executive Director, management, and relevant departments.
- Review and advise on legal implications of the Foundation’s programmes, operations, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
- Conduct legal research and provide clear recommendations on applicable laws, regulations, policies, and emerging legal developments.
- Identify potential legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Support management in making legally sound and commercially practical decisions.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of legal documents, including:
- Partnership agreements
- Grant agreements
- Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)
- Service agreements
- Consultancy agreements
- Employment-related agreements
- Vendor and procurement contracts
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Letters of engagement and other legal instruments
- Ensure contractual terms adequately protect the Foundation’s interests.
- Monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, renewal dates, and compliance requirements.
- Maintain an organized contract and legal documentation database.
And lots more
Requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution.
- Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL) and membership in good standing with the Nigerian Bar Association.
- 4–6 years of post-qualification legal experience.
- Demonstrable experience in corporate/commercial law, contracts, regulatory compliance, governance, or a related legal practice area.
- Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and institutional agreements.
- Excellent understanding of Nigerian legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide practical legal advice to senior management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.
- Experience working with an NGO, foundation, nonprofit organization, healthcare organization, development organization, or donor-funded institution.
- Experience with grant agreements and donor-funded projects.
- Knowledge of health-sector regulation and compliance.
- Familiarity with data protection and privacy regulations.
- Experience working with government agencies and development partners.
- Additional professional certifications or postgraduate qualifications in relevant areas of law.
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