ABOUT THE ROLE

• We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Officer to provide comprehensive legal, regulatory, and compliance support across all business functions. The ideal candidate should have 3–4 years post-call experience, with strong expertise in corporate law, contract management, risk assessment, compliance, and regulatory liaising. The role is critical in ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating legal risks, and supporting governance structures within the company. 
• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 LEGAL ADVISORY & RISK MANAGEMENT 

• Provide practical legal guidance on corporate governance, commercial transactions, compliance, and risk mitigation. 
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, ensuring the company’s activities comply with applicable laws.
•  Conduct legal due diligence and support risk assessment processes. 

CONTRACT & DOCUMENTATION MANAGEMENT 

• Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements, including NDAs, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements. 
• Ensure contracts align with legal, regulatory, and business requirements. 
• Maintain an organized contract management system for easy access and compliance tracking 

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & DATA PRIVACY 

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies. 
• Monitor and implement compliance programs to align with industry-specific regulations.
•  Support data privacy compliance efforts in line with NDPA, NDPR, GDPR, and other relevant data protection frameworks.

 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & COMPANY SECRETARIAL SUPPORT 

• Assist in board and committee meeting preparations, including minute-taking and maintaining corporate records. 
• Ensure timely regulatory filings and statutory compliance.
• Support the implementation of corporate governance policies and best practices.

 DISPUTE RESOLUTION & EXTERNAL COUNSEL MANAGEMENT 

• Support internal dispute resolution processes. 
• Liaise with external counsel under the supervision of the Head of Legal.
• Oversee legal cost management and coordination of external legal services. 
• LEGAL RESEARCH & POLICY DEVELOPMENT 
• Conduct legal research on emerging regulations and industry trends.
• Assist in developing and implementing internal policies and compliance frameworks. 

TRAINING & AWARENESS

• Organize training sessions on contract, compliance, risk management, and data privacy for internal teams. 
• Promote awareness of legal and regulatory obligations across departments.

 QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• LL. B (Bachelor of Laws) degree and Call to Bar in Nigeria. 
• 3–4 years post-call experience in corporate/commercial law, compliance, and regulatory affairs. Candidates with prior experience in a commercial law firm are highly preferred, as this background provides strong exposure to corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, contract negotiations, and risk management. However, candidates with equivalent in-house legal experience in a corporate or regulated industry will also be considered. 
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, corporate governance, risk management, and data privacy compliance. 
• Experience liaising with regulatory authorities and managing statutory obligations.
• Strong legal drafting, contract negotiation, and analytical skills. 
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.