Deloitte
Legal Services
Full-time
Confidential
Job Type: Full TimeQualification: BA/BSc/HNDExperience: 7 yearsLocation: LagosCity: Eti-OsaJob Field: Law / Legal As a Manager in CBS-C&L, you will have the opportunity to assist our West Africa Firm (Nigeria & Ghana) on complex contracting and commercial negotiations, provide internal legal advice, and support the review and drafting of contracts while primarily providing support to the engagement teams. The focus of the role will be on the advisory services of Deloitte with an emphasis on contractual support and contract management. In this role, you will:Work closely with the Member Firm Contracting Leader, the CBS-C&L team, and other professionals within Africa to ensure consistent legal standards and best practices across the regionCollaborate with engagement teams across Deloitte Africa to support day-to-day contracting on projects, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and local regulations in Nigeria and GhanaConduct risk assessments and mitigation strategies for complex commercial contracts to protect organizational interests and minimize legal exposureManage stakeholder relationships with clients, internal teams, and external partners to facilitate smooth contract negotiations and executionMentor and develop junior legal professionals and support staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence within the contracting and legal functionMaintain comprehensive contract documentation, templates, and knowledge repositories to support organizational efficiency and institutional knowledge managementMonitor contract performance and compliance metrics, providing regular reporting and recommendations to senior leadership on contracting trends and legal mattersGrow as a legal professional by gaining experience in areas of advisory, outsourcing, technology, software and systems integration, resourcing, and collaboration across multiple disciplines. QualificationsPossess a Bachelor's degree in law with a minimum of Second Class Lower/Lower Credit divisionHave a minimum of credit in five WASSCE/GCE/NECO Ordinary Level subjects or acceptable equivalent examination, including Mathematics and English Language in one sitting onlyNigerian qualified lawyer with a minimum of 7 years post-call experience in corporate and commercial lawExcellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilitiesAbility to contribute to internal initiatives, including knowledge management and workflow improvementSelf-motivated with a desire to work both independently and in a collegial team environmentDemonstrates willingness to accept challenges and ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with competing client demands.Strong work ethic and the ability to handle a broad array of matters, with a demonstrated focus on quality and riskSupport, draft and negotiate amongst others - client and business partner engagements, including master services agreements, statements of work, service level agreements, alliance agreements, professional services agreements and requests for proposalsEngaging with legal teams and external lawyersProvide advice on legal risks associated with engagements and offer creative solutions to mitigate risks Application Deadline: 13 March 2026
Deloitte
Legal Services
Full-time
Confidential
Job Type: Full TimeQualification: BA/BSc/HNDExperience: 5 yearsLocation: LagosCity: Eti-OsaJob Field: Law / Legal As a Senior Consultant in CBS-C&L, you will have the opportunity to assist our Africa Firm (South, West and East Africa Territories) on complex contracting and commercial negotiations, provide internal legal advice, and support the review and drafting of contracts. You will primarily provide support to the engagement teams across the region. Key Responsibilities:Deliver advisory services to Deloitte with an emphasis on contractual support and contract management across all Africa territories.Work closely with the Member Firm Contracting Leader, the CBS-C&L team, and other professionals within Africa to ensure consistent application of best practices.Collaborate with engagement teams across Deloitte Africa to support day-to-day contracting on projects, ensuring compliance with organisational standards and policies.Support, draft, and negotiate client and business partner engagements, including master services agreements, statements of work, service level agreements, alliance agreements, professional services agreements, and requests for proposals.Provide strategic legal advice on risks associated with engagements and offer creative solutions to mitigate identified risks.Conduct thorough contract reviews and analysis to identify potential legal, commercial, and operational implications.Negotiate cross-border transactions with global partners, ensuring alignment with Deloitte's strategic objectivesEngage with internal legal teams and external counsel to ensure comprehensive legal coverage and best practice applicationBuild and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple geographies and business unitsContribute to internal initiatives, including knowledge management, workflow improvement, and the development of contracting templates and guidanceMentor and provide guidance to junior legal professionals and support staff on contracting matters and legal principlesIdentify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains in contracting workflows and proceduresMaintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and legal developments affecting contracting practices across African jurisdictionsGrow as a legal professional by gaining experience in advisory, outsourcing, technology, software and systems integration, resourcing, and collaboration across multiple disciplines QualificationsPossess a Bachelor's degree in law with a minimum of Second Class Lower/Lower Credit divisionHave a minimum of credit in five WASSCE/GCE/NECO Ordinary Level subjects or acceptable equivalent examination, including Mathematics and English Language in one sitting onlyNigerian qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years post-call experience in corporate and commercial lawExcellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilitiesAbility to work effectively across borders with clients from different geographies and culturesSelf-motivated, self-managed professional capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a team environmentDemonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environmentStrong work ethic with a focus on quality, risk management, and continuous learning.Ability to interact meaningfully with all organisational levels and leadership.Proven capacity to learn new subject matter quickly and accept challenges. Application Deadline: 13 March 2026
Startbutton
Legal Services
Full-time
NGN 300,000 - NGN 400,000
About StartbuttonStartbutton is a Merchant of Record and payment infrastructure provider helping businesses expand and operate seamlessly across Africa—without needing local setup. We make it possible for global and regional businesses to seamlessly pay and accept payments across Africa, while staying fully compliant with local tax and regulatory frameworks. Our goal is simple: we're unlocking pan-African commerce for global corporations or corporations with global expansion. Since launch, Startbutton has enabled businesses from over 30 countries to operate in Africa, launched across over 15 African countries, and is rapidly expanding into other parts of Africa. We've been featured by CNN and Afreximbank as one of the emerging leaders powering cross-border commerce in Africa. About the RoleThis is a full-time hybrid role for a Junior Legal and Compliance Associate at Start Button Limited. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Legal and Compliance Associate that will be responsible for ensuring the company operates within the legal framework and adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts (e.g., merchant agreements, NDAs, service agreements, referral agreements)Support contract lifecycle management, including execution tracking and document managementConduct basic legal research on regulatory and commercial mattersAssist with corporate governance documentation (board resolutions, filings, statutory records)Support compliance with applicable regulations (AML/CFT, data protection, consumer protection, payments regulations)Assist with regulatory filings, license renewals, and regulator correspondenceSupport KYC, KYB, merchant onboarding, and risk categorization processesHelp maintain compliance registers, policies, and proceduresSupport internal audits, compliance reviews, and remediation trackingAssist with incident tracking (complaints, chargebacks, disputes)Help monitor regulatory developments and flag relevant updatesMaintain legal and compliance trackers, repositories, and reporting dashboardsSupport responses to due diligence requests from banks, partners, and auditors. What we are looking for:Must have been called to bar and completed NYSC.1-2 years post call experience in Regulatory compliance or FintechExperience in Fintech, Cross border payments, or bankingBasic understanding of AML/CFT, KYC, and financial services regulationsFoundational knowledge of contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance frameworksExcellent written and verbal communication skills. BenefitsGain valuable experience in a fast-growing companyWork on challenging and rewarding projectsBe part of a dynamic and supportive team Location: Lagos Salary: 300k-400k
