Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice and support on corporate, commercial, employment, and operational matters.
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, memoranda, and other legal documents.
Ensure the company's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
Identify legal risks and provide practical recommendations to mitigate potential liabilities.
Represent the company in legal proceedings, negotiations, mediations, and dispute resolution matters where necessary.
Liaise with regulatory agencies, government bodies, external counsel, and other stakeholders.
Handle company secretarial and corporate governance responsibilities.
Review business transactions and provide legal opinions on proposed activities and partnerships.
Manage litigation matters and coordinate legal strategies with external solicitors when required.
Maintain and update legal records, licenses, permits, and corporate documentation.
Advise management on labor laws, employment issues, and workplace compliance matters.
Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements that may impact business operations.
Conduct legal research and prepare reports, opinions, and recommendations for management.
Requirements:
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree from a recognized institution.
Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) qualification and active membership of the Nigerian Bar Association .
Proven years of post-call legal experience in corporate, commercial, or business law.
Strong knowledge of Nigerian corporate law, contract law, labor law, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Ability to work independently and provide sound legal judgment under pressure.

Company in Nigeria.