• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Job Brief

• The Legal Officer shall be responsible for monitoring and/or advising on all legal matters, commercial contracts, and agreements.


• The Legal Officer shall also ensure the company complies with the statutory and corporate governance practices and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and perfection of legal documents for and on behalf of Organization


• Legal Searches at all levels


• Recording Secretary as shall be assigned


• Handling of Corporate affairs matters as assigned by the Office


• Accompanying the Director and Deputy Director to various meetings of the Organization.


• Representation of the Directorate at various committee/units’ meetings as instructed/directed by the Director of Legal Services.


• Representation of the Organization/subsidiary at the Magistrate and Customary Courts.


• Representing the Organization/Subsidiaries at the Police Station and other Security Agencies.


• Frequent Consultations with the Director, Assistant Directors and Principal Legal Officers on pending legal matters.


• Handling of all other duties assigned to me by the Director, and other duties incidental to the optimal performance of the Directorate and the Organization at Large.


• Support the Legal Adviser/Company Secretary in execution of all Legal/Litigation functions.

Qualifications

• A Graduate Degree in Law (minimum of Second Class Lower).


• Member of the Nigerian Bar Association.


• A minimum of 3 years post NYSC experience.


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


• Excellent written &verbal communication skills.


• Strong knowledge of corporate law; commitment and enthusiasm in the delivery of the organization's objectives.


• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.


• Good understanding of general and specific Company and commercial law.


• Excellent team working ability to ensure smooth operation in the Legal Unit as a whole.


• Good research skills.

Cavista Offers Even More

• Competitive Compensation.


• 5 - day workweek.


• Flextime.


• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).


• Wellness Programs


• Employee Training Programs


• Growth and Development


• Remote working and IT Assets provided for Remote employees


• Mentoring and Counseling


• Referral Bonus.