Legal and Compliance Intern

About the role

The Legal and Compliance Intern will support the Legal & Expansion Lead in reviewing contracts, liaising with law enforcement agencies, and maintaining the central legal registry. This position offers hands‑on experience in corporate legal processes within an agricultural and forestry environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing contracts, agreements and other legal documents, flagging issues for senior review.
• Conduct basic legal research to support contract reviews and other assignments.
• Follow up with law enforcement agencies on petitions, complaints and investigations, maintaining accurate records of correspondence.
• Update and maintain the Central Legal Registry and ensure all legal documents are properly captured.
• Monitor legal, contractual and regulatory deadlines, send reminders and escalate overdue matters.

Required profile

• LL.B degree (law graduates awaiting admission to the Nigerian Law School, or currently undergoing NYSC, or called to the Nigerian Bar and undergoing NYSC).
• Demonstrated interest in corporate and commercial legal practice.
• Strong attention to detail, good written and verbal communication, and solid organisational skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Basic document‑management tool usage.