Legal & Administration (Junior Executive) at Afrihood Development Company

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