• Application Deadline: Fri, 4 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Officer Legal



• Job Type Full Time , Hybrid



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 3 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

About the job

Responsibilities



ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide corporate/ commercial legal advice for the company’s operations.


• Draft and review Term Sheets, MoU’s, Lease Agreements, Service Contracts, Vendor Contracts, Project Agreements e.t.c.


• Ongoing monitoring and advising on legal issues arising from transactions and operations of the business.


• Draft leases and correspondence as necessary and perform administrative work related to legal department.


• Update project tracking database with current project status to manage timelines.


• Interact with members of the legal department and other internal customers to support timely completion of assigned tasks.


• Provision of Legal advice to support business stakeholders and ensure legal compliance of business decisions, processes and documentation.


• Training of staff on any legal developments impacting the business.


• Legal research and provision of guidance on recent legislation and developments.

Functional Knowledge

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.


• Knowledge of local corporate/ commercial law principles.


• Sufficient experience in contract drafting.


• Ability to conduct due diligence effectively without supervision.


• Ability to work with functional groups and different level of employees throughout the ATC Nigeria organization and affiliates across Africa to effectively and professionally achieve business results.


• Strong follow-up skills; ability to organize applicable department timelines and follow up with internal and external customer needs as needed.


• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.


• Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast paced environment


• Strong track record of building and maintaining solid relationships with both internal and external customers and vendors.


• Self-motivated, able to work both independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests as well as collaborating with others to utilize resources and knowledge in identifying high quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Law


• 2 – 5 years post call experience


• Relevant experience in a law firm will be an advantage


• In-depth knowledge of commercial law and requirements for telecommunications operations in Nigeria