Legal Officer

In line with our current corporate objectives, we are seeking a qualified, detail-oriented, and proactive Female Legal Officer to manage our legal operations and safeguard our business interests at our Ogun State office.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, vendor contracts, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
• Corporate Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with all local corporate laws, industry regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Advisory Support: Provide sound legal advice on day-to-day business operations, corporate transactions, and governance matters.
• Dispute Resolution: Manage legal disputes efficiently and coordinate with external legal counsel when litigation or specialized representation is required.
• Secretarial & Secretariat Duties: Maintain accurate corporate records, support the planning of board meetings, and handle regulatory filings.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify potential legal risks across business units and implement effective mitigation measures.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and subsequent Call to the Nigerian Bar (B.L.).
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of post-call experience in corporate law, commercial litigation, or an in-house legal department.
• Skills: Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and risk-assessment skills.
• Location: Must be residing in or willing to work in Ogun State.
• Gender Indicator: In line with organizational diversity goals, this specific role is open to Female applicants.