Legal/Administrative Officer

A reputable Microfinance Bank in Ekiti State is seeking a versatile Legal/Administrative Officer to report directly to the Managing Director/CEO. This dual-role position combines legal affairs management, human resource administration, and general office operations, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

Legal Affairs & Corporate Governance:

• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents including service level agreements (SLAs), lease agreements, and loan security documentation
• Provide legal advice to management on regulatory compliance, operational matters, and credit recovery
• Liaise with external solicitors on litigation and debt recovery cases
• Ensure compliance with CBN Corporate Governance Guidelines and CAC filing requirements

Human Resource Management:

• Oversee employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and offboarding
• Maintain confidential staff files and personnel records
• Manage employee relations, resolve grievances, and ensure compliance with Nigerian Labour Act
• Monitor attendance, leave schedules, and coordinate training initiatives

General Administration:

• Manage day-to-day corporate office operations
• Oversee procurement, inventory management, and facility maintenance
• Supervise support staff (security, drivers, cleaning)
• Manage vendor contracts and institutional insurance renewal

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Call to Nigerian Bar (B.L) – mandatory
• Professional certifications in HR Management (CIPM, SHRM) or Administration – advantageous

Experience:

• Minimum 3–5 years post-call experience
• At least 2 years in legal advisory, corporate governance, or HR administration (financial institution or corporate environment preferred)

Knowledge:

• Nigerian banking laws and CBN/NDIC regulatory frameworks for microfinance banks
• Corporate and labour law regulations

Skills:

• Exceptional drafting and negotiation abilities
• Strong organizational skills
• High emotional intelligence and discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools

Salary

Not stated

How to Apply

No application instructions provided in the posting.