Legal Officer
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Job summary
To protect the Bank's legal interests by providing sound legal advice, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing legal risks, supporting debt recovery efforts, and ensuring that all contractual and operational activities comply with applicable laws and industry regulations.
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Entry level
Experience Length:
2 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and guidance to Management and staff on matters affecting the Bank's operations.
- Interpret laws, regulations, policies, and contractual obligations relevant to the Bank.
- Advise on legal implications of business decisions and transactions.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and vet agreements, contracts, memoranda, and other legal documents.
- Ensure all contractual documents adequately protect the Bank's interests.
- Maintain a repository of all legal agreements and documentation.
- Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidelines issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria and other relevant authorities.
- Manage litigation matters involving the Bank and coordinate external solicitors where applicable.
- Support the recovery of delinquent loans through demand notices and legal actions.
- Assist in preparing legal documentation for Board and Management meetings.
- Identify and assess legal risks associated with the Bank's operations.
Requirements:
- Minimum qualification of BSC.
- 2 years of previous experience in a similar role.
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