Legal & Administration (Junior Executive)
The Role
- We are seeking a highly organized, dependable, and proactive Legal & Administrative Assistant to support the company’s legal administration, company secretarial functions, compliance coordination, and day-to-day office operations.
- This is a fully onsite role, with the assistant positioned at the reception desk as the first point of contact for visitors, partners, and official inquiries. In addition to front-desk responsibilities, the role supports core internal legal, compliance, and administrative processes critical to the smooth running of the company.
- This position is well suited for someone interested in law, corporate administration, compliance, and business operations, and who is comfortable operating in a startup environment where responsibility, ownership, and professionalism are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Legal & Company Secretarial Support
- Support company secretarial functions, including maintaining statutory records and corporate documentation
- Assist with drafting, reviewing, filing, and organizing contracts, agreements, resolutions, and legal documents
- Support documentation related to land registrations, title perfection, and statutory filings where applicable
- Assist with basic legal research and preparation of internal legal documentation
- Help ensure internal operations and materials align with legal and regulatory requirements
Compliance & Regulatory Administration
- Support regulatory compliance across Afrihood’s operations
- Assist with registrations, approvals, and statutory filings with relevant authorities
- Maintain compliance trackers, records, and documentation
- Support due diligence documentation for transactions and partnerships
- Liaise with external consultants, regulators, and service providers when required
Core Administration & File Management
- Manage physical and digital filing systems, document control, and record keeping
- Handle official correspondence, emails, letters, and internal communications
- Assist with meeting coordination, minute taking, and follow-up actions
- Support management with general administrative and operational tasks
- Maintain structured workflows and ensure proper documentation across departments
Front Desk & Office Coordination
- Serve as the first point of contact at the reception desk
- Receive and attend to visitors, guests, and official inquiries professionally
- Handle incoming calls, messages, and general office communications
- Coordinate appointments, meetings, and visitor schedules
- Ensure a professional, orderly, and welcoming front-office environment
Business & HR Administrative Support
- Provide administrative support for vendors, consultants, and service providers
- Assist with HR documentation, personnel records, and onboarding processes
- Support compliance with internal policies and labor-related documentation
- Assist with tracking staff records and internal administrative requirements
Who We’re Looking For
This role is ideal for someone who is:
Requirements
- A Law graduate (BLL and LB)
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
- Professional, discreet, and trustworthy
- Confident in communication and interpersonal interaction
- Comfortable handling multiple responsibilities in an onsite office environment
- Willing to take ownership and grow within a structured organization
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High level of discipline, integrity, and confidentiality
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Comfort with digital tools for administration and documentation
What You Will Gain
- Practical exposure to legal administration, compliance, and company secretarial practice
- Hands-on experience in real estate and infrastructure business operations
- Understanding of how a pan-African development company is structured and managed
- Professional mentorship and real responsibility
- Opportunity for long-term growth based on performance
- Strong professional experience and reference
Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit:
- A CV
- A brief cover letter explaining their suitability for the role
Send applications to: hr@afrihood.com Subject line: Legal & Administrative Assistant
