Legal Officer at JIJEDAPT Human Resources Consult Limited

Job Summary

The Legal Officer will be responsible for providing legal support and guidance to the organization to ensure that business operations comply with relevant laws and regulations. The role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, managing litigation, addressing regulatory issues, advising on legal rights and obligations, and safeguarding the company's legal interests.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory

• Provide sound legal advice to management on a range of issues including corporate law, contracts, employment law, regulatory compliance, and risk management
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for the company and its subsidiaries

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MoUs, NDAs, and other legal documents
• Ensure contracts are compliant with legal standards and organizational objectives

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Represent the organization in legal proceedings or coordinate with external legal counsel
• Manage litigation cases, monitor court proceedings, and prepare legal briefs
• Handle dispute resolution processes, including arbitration and mediation

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure the organization's compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Conduct legal risk assessments and implement compliance controls
• Maintain legal records, licenses, and regulatory filings

Corporate Governance

• Support board secretarial duties, including organizing board meetings, preparing resolutions, and filing with regulators
• Ensure corporate policies are legally sound and up to date

Training & Awareness

• Conduct internal training sessions for staff on legal and compliance matters
• Raise awareness of legal risks and best practices in day-to-day operations

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
• Barrister-at-Law (BL) from the Nigerian Law School or equivalent in jurisprudence