- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 3 – 4 years
- Location Ondo
- Job Field Law / Legal 
Legal Officer at JIJEDAPT Human Resources Consult Limited
Legal Officer
Job Summary
- The Legal Officer will be responsible for providing legal support and guidance to the organization to ensure that business operations comply with relevant laws and regulations.
- The role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, managing litigation, addressing regulatory issues, advising on legal rights and obligations, and safeguarding the company’s legal interests.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory:
- Provide sound legal advice to management on a range of issues including corporate law, contracts, employment law, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for the company and its subsidiaries.
Contract Management:
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MoUs, NDAs, and other legal documents.
- Ensure contracts are compliant with legal standards and organizational objectives.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution:
- Represent the organization in legal proceedings or coordinate with external legal counsel.
- Manage litigation cases, monitor court proceedings, and prepare legal briefs.
- Handle dispute resolution processes, including arbitration and mediation.
Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure the organization’s compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct legal risk assessments and implement compliance controls.
- Maintain legal records, licenses, and regulatory filings.
Corporate Governance:
- Support board secretarial duties, including organizing board meetings, preparing resolutions, and filing with regulators.
- Ensure corporate policies are legally sound and up to date.
Training & Awareness:
- Conduct internal training sessions for staff on legal and compliance matters.
- Raise awareness of legal risks and best practices in day-to-day operations.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B); Barrister-at-Law (BL) from the Nigerian Law School or equivalent in jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 3–4 years of post-call experience in a legal role, preferably in litigation.
- Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law.
- Experience in contract law, regulatory compliance, and litigation management.
- Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
- High ethical standards, attention to detail, and strong negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
Key Competencies:
- Legal analysis and reasoning
- Contract drafting and review
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Confidentiality and integrity
- Time and case management.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jijedapthrconsulting@gmail.com using “Legal Officer” as the subject of the mail.
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