Legal Officer / Lawyer July 2026 - METLAW FIRM Hiring Abuja

Legal Officer / Lawyer

METLAW FIRM

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Abuja

Experience

Mid Level

Salary

Negotiable

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Additional Details

Application Deadline

11 May 2026, 11:59 PM WAT (Expired)

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Job Description

Job Descriptions

  • Provide legal advisory services on Islamic finance structures, including Sukuk, Shari’ah-compliant financing, and other non-interest financial instruments.
  • Advise on capital markets transactions, securities regulation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including financing agreements, prospectuses, disclosures, and corporate governance documents.
  • Perform company secretarial duties, including board and committee meetings, preparation of resolutions, minutes, statutory filings, and regulatory returns.
  • Liaise with regulators, trustees, investors, financial institutions, and external counsel.
  • Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting Islamic finance, capital markets, and corporate governance.
  • Ensure compliance with Shari’ah principles, corporate laws, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support internal stakeholders with legal opinions and risk assessments.

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Requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B); BL qualification (or equivalent).
  • Additional qualifications or certification in Islamic Finance will be a strong advantage.
  • Minimum of 3–7 years post-call experience in legal practice, financial services, or corporate advisory.
  • Strong knowledge of Islamic finance principles and documentation.
  • Proven experience in capital markets transactions (debt/equity, Sukuk, or securities offerings).
  • Hands-on experience with company secretarial and corporate governance matters.

 

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Looking for a Full Time Legal Officer / Lawyer position in Abuja? METLAW FIRM is currently hiring. This role falls under Legal and applications close on May 11, 2026. Explore more Legal jobs in Nigeria on TRThrive and take the next step in your legal career.

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