• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Job Description

• Provide legal counsel where and when necessary


• Ensure the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies and priorities


• Responsible for ensuring legal compliance where necessary


• Collaborate with management to devise efficient defense strategies


• Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance


• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations


• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues


• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulator, external counsel, public authority, etc.), creating relations of trust


• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights


• Any other delegated responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law required; must have been called to bar


• Minimum 3 years of experience


• Ability to be proactive in the resolution of issues


• Analytical ability, logical reasoning and sound judgment when professionally handling client’s cases


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills when working with clients, members of the court and other employees


• Knowledge of various legal contracts, documentation, processes and policies especially within the real estate, Fin-tech and Technology Industry


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


• Current license to practice law


• Administrative and Managerial experience preferred