Legal Officer

Legal Officer

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos State.

Our client, a business consulting firm, is hiring an experienced Legal Officer. You'll serve as an in-house counsel and handle all complex legal matters and projects. You will ensure the legality of commercial transactions and advise our company on legal rights and duties.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing legal support and advice to our organization on a wide range of legal issues, including contract negotiations, corporate governance, intellectual property (trademark), and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including but not limited to commercial agreements, employment contracts, and license agreements.
• Provide guidance on corporate governance and compliance issues, including company policies and procedures.
• Advise on intellectual property matters, including trademark and copyright registration and protection.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Stay current on changes in laws and regulations affecting the organization.
• Research, anticipate, and guard the company against legal risks.
• Collaborate with departmental heads to provide strategic and tactical legal support.

Qualifications

• First degree in Law (LL.B) and admission to the Nigerian bar.
• Minimum 5 years of cognate experience in corporate law, intellectual property law, or related field.
• Proven experience in research, analysis, and legal advisory on fundamental business matters
• Experience in contract drafting and negotiation as well as dispute resolution,
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal issues to non-lawyers.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive legal matters with discretion.
• You have solid experience in Business Establishment, Contract Management, Corporate Governance & Compliance, Data Protection, Litigation, Restructuring & Insolvency, and Tax

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• First degree in Law (LL.B) and admission to the Nigerian bar.

• Minimum 5 years of cognate experience in corporate law, intellectual property law, or related field.

QUALIFICATION

• Proven experience in research, analysis, and legal advisory on fundamental business matters

• Experience in contract drafting and negotiation as well as dispute resolution,

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal issues to non-lawyers.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive legal matters with discretion.

• You have solid experience in Business Establishment, Contract Management,

Corporate Governance & Compliance, Data Protection, Litigation, Restructuring & Insolvency, and Tax

Salary: Negotiable

Method of Application: Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to careers@worknigeria.com using the job title as the subject of the email