Legal Secretary Job at the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA)

National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) was established by law vide ante Act No. 26 of August 16th, 2022. The Act gives NICA the statutory power and supervisory authority to control, regulate, and set standards for the credit management profession and education in Nigeria; thus, the Institute promote, protect, enhance, and encourage sound credit business management across industries, and other credit management related matters throughout the federation of Nigeria with impact on global credit matters.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Legal Secretary

Job Location: Eti-Osa, Lagos

Responsbilties

• Draft, format, and review legal documents including contracts, MoUs, policy documents, and internal regulations.
• Maintain and update the institute’s legal files, case records, and correspondence.
• Support legal officers in contract management and ensure timely renewal of agreements.
• Assist with compliance monitoring and ensure adherence to statutory and institutional requirements.
• Serve as the point of contact between the legal unit and other departments, staff, and external legal counsel.
• Organize and schedule meetings, legal consultations, and documentation signings.
• File and track regulatory documents with government agencies, accreditation bodies, or legal institutions.
• Manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Assist with the preparation of legal reports and minutes from legal meetings or disciplinary panels.

Requirements

• Must be a fresh graduate who has completed the NYSC program.
• Must have been called to the Nigerian Bar.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter to: hr@icanigeria.net using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.