• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 6 - 8 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

Job Description

• We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking legal executive to serve in the Legal team.


• This dual-function leadership role is responsible for providing legal guidance, corporate governance oversight, and regulatory leadership across our group.


• The ideal candidate should be a seasoned legal strategist with deep expertise in commercial law, board administration, risk management, and compliance.


• The ideal candidate with the supervision of the Head of Legal Department is responsible for providing legal support and advice to the company.


• He/she shall monitor and advise on all legal matters, commercial contractsand agreements.


• The candidate shall ensure the company complies with all statutory and corporate governancepractices and guidelines observed in the financial industry.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s legal strategy in alignment with business objectives.


• Lead all legal matters, including commercial contracts, intellectual property, employment law, dispute resolution, and litigation management.


• Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments that impact the business.


• Manage legal and compliance risks proactively across the enterprise.


• Engage with external counsel, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure the company’s legal and regulatory interests are protected.


• Act as Company Secretary and trusted advisor to the Board and its Committees.


• Ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory, and governance obligations across the company businesses.


• Facilitate effective board meetings, minutes, filings, and communication in line with global governance best practices.

Requirements

• LLB and BL required; must be qualified to practice law in Nigeria.


• Postgraduate degree (LLM or MBA) or ICSA certification is a strong advantage.


• Minimum 6 – 8 years of legal practice experience,


• Demonstrated expertise in commercial, corporate, and regulatory law


• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel


• Sound judgment and discretion


• Good understanding of general and specific company and commercial law


• Proven knowledge of litigation.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Deep understanding of corporate governance, board processes, and compliance to regulatory frameworks.


• Excellent negotiation, drafting report, good researcher and good knowledge of litigation.


• High ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality.


• Knowledge of Company Secretary responsibilitieswill also be an added advantage


• Effective communicator, able to operate confidently at board and regulatory levels.