Legal Officer

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice to management on business operations, transactions, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts, loan agreements, legal correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Oversee debt recovery activities, including managing defaulting accounts, negotiating repayment plans and initiating recovery actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and statutory requirements.
• Manage legal disputes, coordinate litigation processes and liaise with external solicitors.
• Identify legal and contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support contract negotiations and advise on legal obligations and liabilities.
• Maintain accurate records of legal documents, recovery cases and ongoing litigation.
• Prepare periodic reports on legal matters, compliance and debt recovery activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B); BL qualification and valid practising status are preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in legal practice, debt recovery or compliance.
• Experience in loan recovery, debt collection or financial services is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian commercial laws, contract management and debt recovery procedures.
• Strong legal research, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Key Competencies:

• Legal Advisory and Research
• Debt Recovery and Negotiation
• Contract Drafting and Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Risk Management

Location: Benin City, Edo 

Remuneration: NGN 300,000 – 500,000 Monthly, (depending on the candidate’s experience and suitability)

Note: Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.