Legal Officer

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent. Position Overview: of who we seek for: Results-driven, dynamic problem-solver, network builder and highly motivated individual, who can get stuck in to get the job done with minimal oversight, whilst using their judgement and professional acumen to prioritize shifting priorities and workloads to manage multiple tasks at once Key Responsibilities: - Legal Advisory & Documentation – Conduct legal research, prepare opinions, and draft or review contracts, policies, and correspondence to support business decisions. - Compliance & Corporate Governance – Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance frameworks, regulatory adherence, and corporate governance processes. - Litigation & Dispute Support – Assist with case management, preparation of court documents, and coordination with external counsel for litigation and dispute matters. - Stakeholder Engagement & Risk Management – Collaborate with internal teams to manage legal risks, provide practical legal advice, and ensure effective implementation of solutions across the business. - Legal Operations & Knowledge Management – Maintain legal records, trackers, and internal knowledge repositories, and perform other duties as assigned to support efficient legal operations. Key qualifications - Education & Professional Qualification – Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognised university and call to the Nigerian Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. - Legal & Technical Competence – Strong knowledge of Nigerian corporate, commercial, and regulatory laws, with experience in legal research, drafting contracts, policies, and managing litigation or dispute matters. - Compliance & Governance Awareness – Understanding of corporate governance, statutory compliance, and internal control frameworks, with the ability to support adherence across the business. - Professional & Personal Attributes – High integrity, discretion, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. - Communication & Stakeholder Skills – Excellent verbal and written communication, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage effectively with internal teams, external counsel, and clients.