Company Lawyer

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.