Legal Officer
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Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly competent Legal Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate must be a qualified legal practitioner with substantial corporate legal experience and the ability to provide sound legal guidance in a fast-paced business environment.
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
5 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Abuja, Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and support to management on corporate and commercial matters.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
- Manage litigation, disputes, and relationships with external counsel.
- Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks affecting the business.
- Support business operations with proactive legal guidance and risk assessment.
- Monitor changes in relevant legislation and advise management accordingly.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) and Barrister-at-Law (B.L).
- Must be duly called to the Nigerian Bar and possess a valid practicing license.
- Minimum of 5 years post-call experience, with significant experience in a corporate environment.
- Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law, contract management, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and legal risk management.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Experience within the retail industry will be an added advantage.
About Bakan Gizo Pharmarcy & Store Ltd
Bakan Gizo Pharmarcy & Store Ltd is currently hiring across Admin & Office, Accounting, Auditing & Finance, and Legal Services roles in the Retail, Fashion & FMCG industry. All 4 open positions are based in Abuja. The vacancies span from mid-level to senior-level opportunities and require between 0 and 10 years of experience.
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