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.