Head of Legal Services
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Lovonus Microfinance Bank, a CBN-licensed microfinance bank, is seeking a Head of Legal Services in Lagos to lead its legal unit. The role covers litigation and loan recovery, contract negotiation, corporate governance advice to the Board, and compliance with CBN and NDIC regulations. Requires LL.B, Call to the Nigerian Bar, and 7-10 years of experience.
- Full-time senior legal leadership role at a CBN-licensed microfinance bank in Lagos
- Oversee litigation, loan recovery, and dispute resolution involving the Bank
- Advise Executive Management and the Board on governance and regulatory matters
- Draft and negotiate contracts, SLAs, loan agreements, and security documentation
- Requires LL.B, Call to the Nigerian Bar (B.L), and a Master's Degree
- 7 - 10 years of legal experience required
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Original source description
Lovonus Microfinance Bank is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria under the Bank & Other Financial Institution Act (BOFIA) of 1991 (as amended) and the National Microfinance Regulatory and Supervisory Framework of December 2009.
The bank was incorporated in 2010 and started operations in February 2012. Lovonus MFB provides banking services especial...
Head of Legal Services
Job Type: Full Time
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA
Experience
7 - 10 years
Location: Lagos
Job Field: Legal and Regulatory
Lovonus Microfinance Bank is seeking a proactive, highly experienced, and strategic
Head of Legal Services
to lead our legal unit. The successful candidate will oversee all legal affairs, manage litigation and loan recovery legal processes, advise executive management and the Board on corporate governance, manage contract negotiations, and ensure the Bank’s business practices and transactions comply with statutory legal frameworks and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic, accurate, and timely legal advice to Executive Management and the Board of Directors on corporate, operational, and regulatory matters.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and execute commercial contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), credit/loan agreements, security documentation, and non-disclosure agreements.
- Oversee all external litigation, police/investigative liaison, debt recovery legal actions, and dispute resolution processes involving or against the Bank. Manage relationships with external solicitors to ensure efficient service delivery and cost control.
- Work closely with the Compliance and Risk units to monitor developments in financial regulations, CBN guidelines, NDIC mandates, and statutory requirements affecting microfinance institutions.
- Supervise the legal vetting of land documents, asset perfection, searches at corporate registries (CAC) and land registries, and ensure valid perfecting of security for credit facilities.
- Support board administration, organize board/committee meetings, prepare board charters, take precise minutes, and maintain official corporate records and filings.
- Identify potential legal vulnerabilities and operational risks across all departments, implementing proactive measures to safeguard the Bank’s assets and reputation.
- Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Call to the Nigerian Bar (B.L). A Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M) is an added advantage.
- Active member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in good standing.
- Minimum of
- 7–10 years
- post-call experience in corporate/commercial law, litigation management, and legal advisory.
- At least
- 3–5 years
- of managerial experience
- MUST BE
- in a
- financial institution, microfinance bank, fintech, or commercial bank.
- Technical Competencies:
- Deep understanding of banking operations, debt recovery procedures, corporate law, and CBN/NDIC regulatory frameworks.
- Proven expertise in drafting, negotiating, and vetting complex financial and commercial contracts.
- Sound knowledge of collateral perfection and land registry searches.
- Soft Skills:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of integrity, discretion, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
- Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership capabilities.
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Method of Application
- Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to
- hr@lovonusmfb.com
- using "Application for Head of Legal Services" as the subject of the email.
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