V
Legal Officer
Vale • Lagos
Posted: 16 October 2026Deadline: 30 October 2026
📋 Requirements
- •LL.B and B.L.
- •Called to the Nigerian Bar.
- •3-7 years' experience in legal practice, preferably within a bank, fintech, or financial institution.
- •Strong knowledge of commercial law, debt recovery, litigation, and financial services regulation.
- •Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- •High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
📝 Description
- •Key Responsibilities
- •Develop and execute legal strategies for the recovery of non-performing loans NPLs and delinquent accounts Draft and review demand letters, legal notices, agreements, and other legal documentation.
- •Liaise with law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, and external solicitors on legal and recovery matters.
- •Represent the company in legal proceedings or coordinate external counsel where required.
- •Ensure compliance with applicable laws, CBN regulations, AML/CFT requirements, and data protection standards.
- •Manage regulatory filings, internal compliance reviews, and KYC-related legal processes.
- •Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on business transactions, contracts, and regulatory matters.
- •Monitor legal and regulatory developments and recommend actions to mitigate organizational risk.
- •Requirements
- •LL.B and B.L.
- •Called to the Nigerian Bar.
- •3-7 years' experience in legal practice, preferably within a bank, fintech, or financial institution.
- •Strong knowledge of commercial law, debt recovery, litigation, and financial services regulation.
- •Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- •High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.