• Application Deadline: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Legal Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 0 - 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Description 

• Undertake legal research and provide advisory to relevant units in Firmus


• Provide legal support to The Firmus Group and its Units via analysis of legal risks and possible impact on potential transactions


• Provide legal and contractual support to Firmus Asset Creation Unit - ACU


• Attend all Firmus Group court sessions and liaise with external counsel with respect to litigation, arbitration, tax appeals and any other dispute resolution proceedings


• Provide broad based litigation management support in conjunction with Firmus Group CEO


• Maintain litigation/property, other records and prepare periodic work reports and update.


• Serve as company representative and provide legal support during negotiations of any kind, including MOU negotiations with host communities


• Provide Firmus with legal guidance in transactions with third parties


• Prepare and draft agreements /contracts, leases and follow through their implementation in conjunction with Firmus Group CEO


• Handle routine legal dossiers autonomously, complex legal dossiers with supervision, and participate in negotiations with The Firmus Group’s partners, contractors, and relevant government agencies.

Requirements 

• Interested candidates should possess a BL / LLB / JD with 0 - 2 years work experience.