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Legal Officer

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission·Lagos, Nigeria·Full Time·Internship
LegaldirectorFull TimeInternship
-Closes Nov 1, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is a Nigerian law enforcement agency that investigates financial crimes such as advance fee fraud (419 fraud) and money laundering. The EFCC was established in 2003, partially in response to pressure from the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF), which named Nigeria as one of 23 countries non-cooperative in the international community's efforts to fight money laundering. The agency has its head office in Abuja.

Applications are invited for the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Nationwide Category: Experienced Professionals

Qualifications

Qualifications or experience in a listed area.

Applicants must have graduated from a recognised institution and hold an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

Membership of a relevant professional association is an added advantage.

A valid National Driver's Licence is an added advantage.

Applicants must demonstrate good character and integrity.

Age Requirement:

Between 18 and 40 years.

General Requirements

Be a Nigerian citizen.

Possess basic computer skills.

Declare all academic and professional qualifications during the application.

Be medically fit and provide evidence of fitness from a government-approved hospital.

Have no tattoos on any part of the body.

Have no criminal record.

For Cadets

Candidates must be single.

Male applicants must be at least 1.67 metres tall.

Female applicants must be at least 1.64 metres tall.

At a glance

Company

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission

Location

Lagos, Nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Internship

Experience

director

Valid until

November 1, 2026

Created

October 26, 2026

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