Business Law Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on business operations, commercial transactions, and contractual obligations.
• Draft, review, and advise on contracts, service agreements, partnership agreements, employment contracts, and other business-related legal documents.
• Review loan agreements, repayment terms, guarantees, and related documentation where applicable.
• Advise on debt recovery procedures, loan defaults, and appropriate legal remedies.
• Guide regulatory compliance and applicable Nigerian business laws.
• Assist with the preparation and review of legal notices, demand letters, and other formal correspondence.
• Advise on dispute prevention, dispute resolution, and litigation options where necessary.
• Support the company in managing legal risks and protecting its commercial interests.
• Provide updates on relevant changes in legislation and regulations affecting the company's operations.
• Refer or coordinate matters requiring specialist legal representation or court proceedings, where necessary.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and a valid qualification to practise law in Nigeria.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian business law, commercial law, and contract law.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements and other legal documents.
• Knowledge of debt recovery procedures, corporate compliance, and business dispute resolution.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and document-review skills.
• Ability to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice.
• Professional discretion and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Engagement Arrangement:

• The engagement will be on an outsourced, retainer, or as-needed basis, subject to mutual agreement.
• The consultant will be contacted when legal advice, document preparation, contract review, or other legal support is required.
• Fees and payment terms will be agreed upon before the commencement of the engagement.
• The consultant must be able to provide timely responses and meet agreed deadlines.
• Any ongoing legal representation or court-related work will be subject to a separate agreement where necessary.