Legal Officer at Koko TV

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Legal Officer with a daring and uncompromising spirit and a passion for corporate and company secretarial work, regulatory compliance, technology, security, investment, and business advisory. You will support and sustain our operations across our digital business portfolio in the media, tech, PR, and fashion industries.

This is an opportunity for a talented individual to join our team and provide comprehensive legal support to our business and clients across these dynamic sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and negotiate commercial, licensing, and media contracts
• Advise on compliance and regulatory issues relating to Nigerian and international media and entertainment laws and licensing
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Review and advise on marketing promotions and advertisements
• Provide day-to-day legal guidance to clients, partners, agencies, and internal business stakeholders
• Advise and assist in responding to customer complaints and external dispute resolution
• Assess and advise on legal and commercial risks, identify potential impacts, and propose creative solutions
• Support ad hoc projects and business development opportunities as they arise

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Barrister of Law (BL)
• Minimum of 5 years post-call experience, ideally combining both law firm and in-house legal work
• Proven experience in corporate commercial law, contract drafting, regulatory advisory, litigation, and company secretariat functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Law (LLM)
• Membership of ICSAN or progress toward ICSAN qualification

Key Competencies

• Highly motivated and proactive approach to work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to find sound commercial solutions to challenging legal and commercial issues
• Strong commitment to media, tech, entertainment, and sports rights
• Demonstrated commitment to transparency and accountability