The Legal Officer will provide legal and company secretarial support to the bank, including contract review, regulatory matters, litigation support, liaison with law enforcement agencies, and proper management of legal records.

• Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not stated

FinaTrust Microfinance Bank operates in the financial services sector, providing microfinance and banking services to individuals and small businesses. The bank maintains a Legal Services function supporting compliance, contracts, and regulatory matters. Its work environment is professional and compliance-focused, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and regulatory adherence.

• Assist with Board and Board Committee meeting notices, agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
• Draft, review and vet contracts, agreements, mortgage documents and other legal documents.
• Manage statutory filings and regulatory submissions to the CAC and relevant authorities.
• Liaise with the Police, EFCC and other law enforcement agencies in matters involving the Bank, including following up on petitions and investigations.
• Assist in managing litigation matters and liaise with external solicitors on court proceedings and case updates.
• Maintain statutory registers, corporate records and other company secretarial documents.

• LL.B degree and qualification from the Nigerian Law School.
• Must be called to the Nigerian Bar.
• 1–3 years' post-call experience in legal practice, preferably in a financial institution or corporate legal department.
• Experience in company secretarial practice.
• Litigation and contract review experience will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of corporate and commercial law.
• Strong legal drafting and contract review skills.
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CVs to recruitment@finatrustmfbank.com. Application deadline: Thursday, 1 October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Why This Job Might Be a Good Fit
This role suits a recently called lawyer with 1–3 years' post-call experience who wants in-house financial services exposure rather than pure litigation practice. Because the role covers contracts, regulatory filings, and company secretarial work, it builds a broad corporate legal foundation that transfers across banking, microfinance, and regulated industries.

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