Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Legal Manager
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
- The Legal Manager will provide expert legal and regulatory support to the organization, focusing on finance-related transactions, corporate governance, and compliance.
- The role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to partner with cross-functional teams to manage risks, ensure compliance, and support business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advisory support on financial transactions, lending structures, and investment arrangements.
- Interpret and advise on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting corporate finance, governance, and compliance.
- Support internal audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries as required.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws, regulatory changes, and emerging trends relevant to the company’s operations.
- Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and third parties to represent the company’s legal interests.
- Support the GM, Legal & Compliance in strategic initiatives and departmental deliverables.
- Engage in policy advocacy by analyzing regulatory developments, drafting position papers, and representing the organization at industry forums, consultations, and legislative processes.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including financing agreements, service-level agreements, and governance policies.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations across the business.
- Develop, implement, and maintain corporate governance and compliance frameworks, policies, and awareness programs.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify, assess, and manage legal and regulatory risks.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Qualification: LL.B, BL (Master’s degree is an added advantage)
- Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven experience in corporate governance and compliance management.
- Professional, interpersonal, and communication skills to effectively engage stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience Required: Minimum 9 years post-call legal experience, including at least 6 years in finance-related transactions, corporate governance, and compliance.
- Strong legal drafting and writing skills.
Salary
Salary: N700,000 – N900,000 monthly (Competitive / Negotiable).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.
Application Deadline 31st October, 2025.
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