Legal and Immigration Officer

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert immigration guidance for countries including the UK, Canada, USA, Europe, Australia, UAE, and others.
• Interpret and advise on visa pathways such as student visas, work permits, visit visas, skilled migration, and business immigration.
• Monitor and analyse immigration law updates globally and implement required changes into company processes.
• Evaluate client profiles and recommend the most suitable immigration/visa routes with supporting documentation.
• Ensure full compliance with international immigration policies, ethical standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Draft, review, and update contracts, service agreements, NDAs, partnership agreements, and compliance documents
• Ensure all legal documents align with the company’s operational standards and international regulations.
• Reduce legal risks by implementing strong documentation and contract controls.
• Conduct legal due diligence on client files and immigration submissions.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with immigration applications.
• Review clients' supporting documents to ensure accuracy, authenticity, and completeness.
• Deliver articulate, clear, and persuasive presentations to clients, stakeholders, and partners.
• Represent the company in webinars, seminars, and consultation sessions.
• Communicate complex immigration concepts in simple, professional, and confident language.
• Maintain accurate legal and immigration records using CRM and digital platforms.
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams efficiently for documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with the operations team to streamline workflows and enhance service delivery.
• Support digital transformation initiatives and maintain tech-driven best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) required; BL and call to the bar preferred.
• Additional certifications in Immigration Law, International Law, or Global Mobility are an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in immigration law, legal advisory, or international mobility consulting.
• Demonstrated experience with multiple immigration systems (Canada, UK, USA, Australia, EU, etc.).
• Strong background in legal drafting and contract management.
• Deep knowledge of global immigration frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Excellent legal writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
• High level of eloquence, confidence, and clarity in presentation.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to use CRM tools, digital platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Ethical, trustworthy, and committed to confidentiality and professionalism.

Location: Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos State

Renumeration: NGN 150.000