• Application Deadline:
• Position: Assistant Legal Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikeja


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Legal Personnel to serve as an in-house counsel to assist in handling ofall legal matters and projects.


• You will ensure the legality of commercial transactions and advise our company on legal rights and duties.

Responsibilities

• Consult and handle all corporate legal processes (e.g. intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, financial/securities offerings, compliance issues, transactions, agreements, lawsuits, patents)


• Develop company policy and position on legal issues


• Research, anticipate and guard company against legal risks


• Guide managers and ensure compliance with rules and regulations


• Structure, draft and review reports and other legal documents


• Represent company in legal proceedings (administrative boards, court trials etc.)


• Draft and administer all contracts


• Negotiate deals and attend company meetings.

Requirements and Skills

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree in Law with 2 - 3 years relevant work experience.


• Proven comparable law firm experience


• Proven background on corporate law (contract law, tax law, accounting, securities law, bankruptcy, intellectual property rights, licensing, zoning laws)


• Excellent negotiation and communications skills


• Administrative and managerial skills


• Analytical ability and strong attention to detail


• Computer skills


• Current licence to practise law.