• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal and Compliance Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 7 years


• Location Ogun


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Job Summary

• The Legal Officer will be a key legal advisor and an integral part of our legal team. Liaise with the security department in charging cases to court and make sure the case is properly prosecuted.


• To ensure that any legal-related issue within and outside the company is resolved according to the dictation of the law and in the interest of the company.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Draft a wide variety of legal agreements as may be contingent on DCT business matters.


• Provide internal advisory support services on corporate legal matters to business units and departments within DCT.


• Lead negotiations with third-party claimants, employing strong negotiation skills and legal expertise to resolve disputes and claims.


• Proactively reach out to driver guarantors, both through direct interaction and telecommunication to ensure an understanding of their legal obligations and responsibilities.


• Provide operational/ commercial legal support to all departmental and job functions.


• Support in the development of service level agreements SLAs for service delivery to all DCT business units.


• Monitor the maintenance of the registers and other records required to be maintained by the Company under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).


• Analyze and review legal agreements, legislation and documents for Management consent.


• Liaise with external counsel in the management and resolution of disputes.


• Ensure compliance with laid down guidelines (with emphasis on deadlines where stipulated), policies and procedures with internal and external parties in/with DCT.


• Investigate issues of non-compliance and report the same promptly to the HOD.


• Review and Advise management on the legal implications of external policies and procedures.


• Provide all such other administrative and other secretarial duties as directed by the Head of Department and/or Company Secretary.

Requirements

Academic / Professional Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in law (LLB, BL) from a recognized institution and a valid license to practice law in Nigeria.


• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in a similar in-house legal role within a corporate environment or practising as a Lawyer.


• Comprehensive understanding of Nigerian legal frameworks and regulations, particularly in commercial law, transportation, taxation and corporate governance.


• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work efficiently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years working experience.


• Proven excellence as a Legal Counsel in a business environment.


• Excellent knowledge and understanding of cooperate law and procedures.


• Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation.


• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies.


• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.


• Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information.


• Outstanding communication skills.


• Minimum of 5-7 work years experience, post-call to bar.

Skills & Competencies

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance


• Pension Plan


• Paid Time Off


• Training & Development