• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Executive



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 5 years



• Location Lagos




• City Victoria Island




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

Job Summary:

• The Legal Executive will provide legal support across the business by drafting and reviewing contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining proper documentation. The role includes supporting corporate governance processes, liaising with regulators and external stakeholders, and managing pre-litigation and dispute matters. The Legal Executive will also contribute to compliance frameworks, policies, and training, while performing other duties as assigned by the Head of Legal or Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.


• Provide legal advisory services to business units on transactions and operations.


• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (CAC,SEC,FIRS,SON,IP filings,etc).


• Maintain proper documentation and database of contracts, licenses, permits, and regulatory fillings.


• Support in corporate governance duties,including preparing board/shareholder resolutions and meeting minutes.


• Liaise with regulatory bodies,external solicitors, and other stakeholders.


• Handle pre-litigation matters, manage disputes, and provide support in litigation and arbitration.


• Assist in developing internal compliance frameworks, policies, and training.


• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the head of legal or Management.

Requirements

• LL.B. degree in Law.


• B.L. (Called to the Nigerian Bar)


• 2-5 years post call experience in a corporate legal department or reputable law firm.


• Proven experience in contract management, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.


• Experience with company secretarial duties is desirable.


• Excellent knowledge of Nigerian corporate and commercial law.


• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills.


• Good negotiation and advisory skills.


• Proficiency in MS office suite and legal research tools.


• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and integrity.


• Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and under pressure.


• Proactive and result oriented.


• Ethical and professional in conduct.


• Good organizational and time management skills.


• Strong problem solving ability