Legal Officer at City Code Mortgage Bank Limited

About the Role

City Code Mortgage Bank Limited is seeking a highly organized, articulate, and detail-oriented Legal Officer to join its Legal & Secretariat Unit. The ideal candidate will combine strong legal expertise with exceptional skills in preparing and reviewing minutes for Management and Board Meetings, while providing comprehensive legal support to the bank.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, concise, and timely minutes for Board Meetings, Management Meetings, Committee Meetings, and other key governance sessions
• Coordinate pre-meeting and post-meeting activities, including agenda preparation, circulation of meeting packs, and follow-up on action points
• Provide legal advice on mortgage transactions, loan documentation, regulatory compliance, and general corporate matters
• Draft, review, and vet legal documents, agreements, contracts, mortgages, and security documents
• Support the company secretariat in ensuring statutory filings, corporate governance compliance, and proper documentation
• Liaise with regulators such as CBN, NDIC, CAC, and other relevant bodies regarding legal and secretarial matters
• Maintain an organized repository of meeting minutes, board papers, and legal documents
• Ensure timely perfection of mortgage documents, title verification, and property legal due diligence
• Represent the bank in legal matters and liaise with external solicitors where necessary
• Provide support in policy drafting, regulatory compliance, and internal legal advisory

Qualifications & Requirements

• LL.B Degree and BL (Barrister at Law); membership of the Nigerian Bar Association is mandatory
• 5–10 years post-call experience in a Mortgage Bank, Commercial Bank, Law Firm, or Corporate Legal Department
• Proven experience in taking and preparing high-quality meeting minutes, especially for senior management and board-level meetings

Location

Lagos, Nigeria