• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Job Summary

• The Lawyer represents the organisation in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings.


• Also, draw up legal documents, and manages or advises on legal transactions.

Key responsibilities includes

• Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.


• Interpret laws, rules and regulations for individuals and businesses.


• Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.


• Analyse the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.


• Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.


• Represent clients in court or before government agencies.


• Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.


• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.


• Act as agent, trustee, guardian, or executor for businesses or individuals


• Draft and administer contracts, negotiate deals.


• Review documents and define best course of action.


• Adhere to a consistent schedule of hearings, court appearances, and case related meetings.


• Represent company in legal proceedings such as trials and administrative boards.


• Facilitate depositions of experts and case witnesses.


• Handle all corporate legal processes including securities offerings, intellectual property, compliance issues, etc.


• Research and anticipate legal risks.