LEGAL OFFICER AT AB MICROFINANCE BANK NIGERIA

About Company:

AB Microfinance Bank is a national microfinance bank licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with its head office in Lagos and branches spread across Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo and Anambra State.

AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria is committed to its passion of helping to improve the business opportunities of entrepreneurs by availing them of easy access to affordable loans, as well as improve the general financial status of everyone with its deposit accounts. It is a limited liability company duly incorporated in Nigeria under the 2002 Companies and Allied Matters Act, and is regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria as a fully fledged microfinance bank.

Job Description:

• Support the Company Secretary & Head, Legal in preparing materials for statutory meetings such as Board Meetings and Annual General Meetings.

• Prepare immigration documents for expatriates and visiting personnel, including CERPAC, TWP, visas, and related filings.

• Manage the bank’s litigation portfolio and liaise with external solicitors as required.

• Conduct due diligence on prospective clients by coordinating with external providers for company and land searches.

• Represent the bank in court and liaise with court officials on a case-by-case basis.

• Prepare and file regulatory returns in compliance with Nigerian laws and regulatory guidelines (e.g., Immigration Returns, Annual Returns, Statements of Affairs, Change of Directors).

• Draft and maintain statutory minutes, including Board, Committee, and AGM minutes.

• Train Credit Officers on legal documentation for borrowers and update training manuals in line with current developments.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies such as CBN, NDIC, CAC, and NOTAP.

• Review agreements with institutional service providers, refinanciers, and foreign counterparts.

• Manage matters relating to institutional association memberships (e.g., NAMB, Microfinance Forum, Institute of Directors).

• Handle lease-related legal documentation for branches, expatriate residences, and staff rentals.

• Conduct legal research on various subjects as assigned.

• Prepare monthly risk incidence reports highlighting potential legal risk exposures.

• Perform additional ad hoc legal tasks as assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements:

• Good negotiation and arbitration skills
• Knowledge of corporate governance issues
• Sound knowledge of MS Office package, database management and record keeping
• Ability to work with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Effective and very good communication skills (written and oral)
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent team spirit
• Problem-solving attitude and skills
• High service-orientation.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognized University
• Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience (i.e. Post Call to bar)
• Must possess a vast knowledge of the Law and exposure to the financial services sector.
• Broad knowledge in Nigerian law

Salary

Application Closing Date: 19th September, 2025

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