About this role
A Head of Legal role at La Fayette Microfinance Bank Limited, Advans Nigeria in Lagos. The position provides strategic legal guidance, ensures regulatory compliance and manages litigation to protect the company’s interests. It targets a candidate with extensive legal experience, including leadership responsibilities, preferably with financial services or microfinance experience.
What you would do
- Provide legal advisory services to management and the board
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts and legal documents
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and directives
- Manage litigation, dispute resolution and external solicitors
- Provide legal support for loan recovery and debt enforcement
- Review operational policies for legal adequacy and monitor regulatory changes
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B)
- Barrister-at-Law qualification
- Member of the Nigerian Bar Association
- Minimum 8–10 years post-call experience
- At least 3 years in a leadership role
- Experience in financial services, banking or microfinance is an advantage
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