Job Description
- Application Deadline: Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT
- Position: Legal Officer
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 5 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Law / Legal 
Job Summary
To provide support to the Head, Legal in all matters of legal nature and ensure effective management of legal and contractual risks.
Job Details
- Conduct thorough legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and precedents.
- Analyze legal documents and provide clear and concise legal opinions.
- Stay updated on changes in legislation and regulatory requirements that may impact the bank.
- Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts and agreements, including loan agreements, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
- Maintain accurate records of all contracts and legal documents.
- Assist in the development and implementation of Data Protection policies and procedures.
- Assist in conducting internal Data Protection audits and investigations.
- Assist in the preparation of legal documents for litigation cases.
- Conduct legal research and gather evidence to support litigation efforts.
- Prepare legal memos and reports on various legal issues.
- Identifying and assessing potential legal risks associated with collateral and developing strategies to minimize those risks
- Contributing to due diligence processes related to the acceptance of collateral, verifying the legal status and ownership of assets.
- Ensure that all legal documents are stored and managed in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating loan agreements, security documents, and collateral arrangements. This ensures that all legal requirements are met and that the institution's interests are protected.
- Ensuring that collateral documentation accurately reflects the terms of the agreement and complies with relevant laws and regulations
- Assisting in the formulation of internal policies and procedures related to collateral management.
Others
- Perform other duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned by the Head of Department
Requirements
- Education: A good bachelor degree in law. An LLM will be an added advantage.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, at least 5 of which should demonstrate proven track record in contract negotiation and drafting.