• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Officer - Litigation Support



• Job Type Full Time , Hybrid



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

Roles and Responsibilities

• Litigation/Conflict Management: Management of Court Orders, ensure timely verification and processing of court orders (e.g., Garnishee, Mareva, Injunctive Relief).


• Litigation/Conflict Management: Engagement with external solicitors, briefing solicitors, providing documentation, and liaising on litigation strategy.


• Customer Legal Relations: Response to solicitor/customer complaints, draft and issue responses to legal complaints from solicitors representing customers.


• Legal Administration: SLA and Contract Review, review SLAs, NDAs, and procurement/service contracts across business units.


• Document Execution & Filing: Document execution and tracking, coordinate execution of legal documents.


• Legal Recordkeeping: Maintenance of litigation schedule, maintain and update a live litigation tracker, including solicitor names, next hearing dates, and case summary.


• Compliance & Governance: Perfection of Securities (support), follow-up on registry filings, and administrative support.

Requirements

• Candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in a Financial Institution.


• 3 years of relevant legal experience.


• Knowledge of commercial, corporate, and financial laws.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Advisory skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Highly organized and detail-oriented.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.


• Proficiency in MS Office.