In-House Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer at Afripoint Group Limited – Ikeja, Lagos

Afripoint Group Limited is recruiting a full-time In-House Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer in Ikeja, Lagos. Reporting to the Managing Director and management team, the role provides legal guidance, manages legal affairs and supports corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

Legal advisory and contracts

• Advise management and departments on corporate, commercial, employment and other operational legal matters.
• Research applicable laws and identify legal exposure, preventive measures and suitable legal responses.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding and service documentation.
• Maintain a contract register, monitor obligations and advise on risk, liability, termination and dispute clauses.
• Coordinate with solicitors, regulators and external advisers when authorised.

Compliance and governance

• Monitor statutory obligations, regulatory changes, permits, renewals and filings.
• Develop and review compliance policies, internal controls, governance procedures and statutory registers.
• Support legal compliance in HR policies, employment contracts, grievances, disciplinary cases and workplace disputes.
• Manage litigation records, claims and dispute-resolution coordination with external counsel.
• Review operational and contractual risks and recommend mitigation and corrective action.
• Maintain confidential legal files, prepare opinions and reports, track deadlines and brief management.

Qualifications and experience

• LL.B degree from a recognised university and call to the Nigerian Bar (BL).
• Two to four years of relevant post-call experience in corporate, commercial or compliance legal practice.
• Sound knowledge of Nigerian corporate, commercial, employment and regulatory laws.
• Experience in legal research, drafting, negotiation, governance, compliance and risk management.
• Strong analytical, communication, confidentiality, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools; ability to work independently across assignments.

Performance expectations

Performance is measured through timely legal reviews, regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, risk management, dispute follow-up and maintenance of legal and compliance registers.