Job Summary:
The Legal Executive will provide comprehensive legal support across the business, including drafting and reviewing contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining accurate documentation. The role encompasses supporting corporate governance processes, liaising with regulators and external stakeholders, and managing pre-litigation matters and disputes.
In addition, the Legal Executive will contribute to developing and implementing compliance frameworks, policies, and training initiatives. The role requires flexibility to take on other responsibilities assigned by the Head of Legal or the Management team.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
Provide legal advisory services to business units on transactions and operations.
Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (CAC, SEC, FIRS, SON, IP filings, etc).
Maintain proper documentation and database of contracts, licenses, permits, and regulatory fillings.
Support in corporate governance duties, including preparing board/shareholder resolutions and meeting minutes.
Liaise with regulatory bodies, external solicitors, and other stakeholders.
Handle pre-litigation matters, manage disputes, and provide support in litigation and other ADR Mechanisms.
Assist in developing internal compliance frameworks, policies, and training.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the head of legal or Management.
Management of the Company's Real Estate Portfolio.
Requirements
LL.B. Degree in Law
B.L. (Called to the Nigerian Bar)
5-7 years post-call experience in a corporate legal department or reputable law firm.
Proven experience in contract management, regulatory compliance, corporate finance and dispute resolution.
Experience with company secretarial duties will be considered an added advantage.
Excellent knowledge of Nigerian corporate and commercial law.
Skills & Competence
Strong legal drafting and analytical skills.
Good negotiation and advisory skills.
Proficiency in the MS Office suite and legal research tools.
High attention to detail, confidentiality, and integrity.
Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Proactive and result-oriented.
Ethical and professional in conduct.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Strong problem-solving ability.