• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 1 - 2 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Legal and Regulatory 
  
  

Overview

• The Legal Officer provides essential legal support across the Group’s business units, ensuring all activities are conducted within a robust legal and regulatory framework.


• The role involves drafting critical documentation, managing contract lifecycles, and supporting the Company Secretariat to maintain high standards of corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct first-level drafts and reviews of contracts, agreements and other legal documents under the supervision of the Legal Manager.


• Provide legal support to the Group’s business units and support functions on day-to-day legal matters.


• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, memoranda and advisory notes on regulatory, corporate and commercial matters.


• Maintain and update the Legal Department’s contract database, litigation tracker, regulatory filing records, legal precedents and other departmental records.


• Provide company secretarial support, including preparing Board and Committee papers, drafting resolutions, maintaining statutory registers and records, and making requisite regulatory filings, where required.


• Monitor contractual obligations, key milestones and renewal dates, and ensure timely follow-up with relevant stakeholders.


• Liaise with external solicitors, regulators and other stakeholders on assigned matters and monitor the progress of external legal engagements.


• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Legal Managers or the Head, Legal Services.

Job Requirements

Qualification:

• LL.B. from a recognised university and B.L. from the Nigerian Law School.


• Qualified to practise as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

Work Experience:

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  1-2 years’ post-call experience, preferably in a reputable law firm or financial services organisation.

  
  

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex legal matters.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).


• Strong organizational discipline with a methodical approach to record keeping.


• Ability to translate legal requirements into actionable advisory notes.