• Application Deadline: Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Senior Legal Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• City Yaba


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Location: Yaba, Lagos

Job Description

• Supervises junior legal officers and other staff providing legal support work.


• Assigns and reviews the work of junior legal officers while providing training, advice, guidance and direction on legal matters.


• Plans, organises and prepares the work programme of the Legal Services of J3 Holdings.


• Represents J3 Holdings in court and before other tribunals on the more complex legal matters.


• Drafts the more complex legal documents including contracts, leases, and agreements.


• Reviews systems, policies and procedures and makes appropriate recommendations to improve productivity and quality service.


• Confers with relevant official of J3 Holdings /Departments and attends meetings to give professional legal advice.


• Prepares and/or reviews legal opinions.


• Reviews legal/court documents for completeness and accuracy.


• Advises on the more complex legal issues related to the administration, interpretation and enforcement of laws pertaining to the operations of J3 Holdings


• Participates in or supervises the preparation of instructions for submission to state central legal agencies on legal matters involving the state.


• Participates in or supervises court case preparation work such as interviewing witnesses, taking depositions and preparing pre-trial briefs and preparing draft pleadings for filing.


• Supervises the conduct of research and analysis on legal matters pertinent to the J3 Holdings operations.


• Participates in and/or supervises the review of existing legislation, rules, and regulations pertaining to the Ministry and recommends / formulates appropriate amendments.


• Reviews systems and procedures and recommends or devises strategies/mechanisms to improve the effectiveness of legal services delivery.


• Leads or participates in negotiations/consultations with external/internal parties.


• Prepares Notes, memoranda, letters, and other documents on legal matters.


• Represents the J3 Holdings on committees and in meetings and others.


• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements / Skills

• Interested candidates must have a Degree in Law and over 3 years relevant working experience as a PA/Legal Assistant.


• Discretion and trustworthiness: you will often be party of confidential information


• Flexibility and adaptability


• Good oral and written communication skills


• Organisational skills and the ability to multitask


• The ability to be proactive and take the initiative


• Tact, diplomacy and communication skills

Salary

N150,000 - N180,000 monthly.