Legal Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and policies
Conduct legal research and provide advice on legal matters, including company law, contract law, and regulatory compliance
Provide legal support and guidance to the organization, including advising on legal implications of business decisions
Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Collaborate with external legal counsel as needed
Stay up-to-date with changes in laws and regulations affecting the organization
Advise on and manage corporate governance matters, including board meetings, shareholder meetings, and other corporate governance issues
Ensure compliance with company law, including filing annual returns, maintaining statutory records, and other compliance matters
Manage and coordinate litigation and dispute resolution matters
Provide training and guidance to staff on legal matters and compliance
Develop and manage the company's compliance program
Conduct due diligence on potential business partners, vendors, and suppliers
Negotiate and draft contracts with business partners, vendors, and suppliers
Advise on and manage intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B) or equivalent
Must be called to the Nigerian bar
At least 1-3 years of experience as a Company Lawyer or equivalent
Strong knowledge of company law, contract law, and regulatory compliance
Excellent drafting and research skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Company Lawyer to provide legal support and guidance to our organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting legal research, providing advice on legal matters, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.