Legal/Business Development Officer

Responsibilities:

Legal:

• Provide legal advice on various matters, including contracts, compliance, and corporate governance.
• Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Manage legal disputes and represent the company in litigation or alternative dispute resolution.
• Protect the company's intellectual property (trademarks, copyrights, patents).
• Ensure the company's operations comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions. 

Business Development:

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities to drive growth.
• Develop and implement marketing and sales strategies to meet revenue targets.
• Conduct market research to identify new opportunities and potential partners.
• Collaborate with management and other teams to implement business strategies.
• Develop proposals and pitch ideas to potential investors or clients.
• Analyse financial data to help cut costs and increase revenue. 

Shared:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., finance, operations) on legal and business initiatives.
• Support senior management with strategic and administrative tasks related to business development and legal matters.
• Provide guidance and training to employees on legal best practices.
• Manage legal and business development documentation and files. 

Requirements:

• 2 years post-call to bar
• Ability to provide legal advice and guidance to the organisation
• BSc/HND academic qualification
• Candidates resident in any of the following areas of Abuja would be preferred: Lokogoma, Galadimawa, Gaduwa, Apo-Dutse, Apo Resettlement, Wumba, Durumi, Kaura, Lugbe, Kabusa, Garki, etc

Remuneration: NGN 200,000 - 250,000