About this role
Legal Officer
Description
- Our client is seeking a detail-oriented, highly analytical, and proactive Legal Officer to support their corporate, regulatory, and commercial law functions.
Key Responsibilities
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Contract Drafting & Review: Draft, review, and proofread corporate agreements, NDAs, service contracts, employment agreements, and other legal documentation.
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Legal Administration & Governance: Maintain corporate records, statutory registers, legal filings, and manage execution and repository systems for all contracts.
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Regulatory & Compliance Support: Assist with licensing applications, regulatory filings, and ongoing correspondence with regulatory bodies; monitor legal obligations and renewal timelines.
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Legal Research & Advisory: Conduct targeted research on corporate, fintech, payments, employment, and commercial law trends and updates.
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Dispute & External Stakeholder Management: Assist with dispute resolution, debt recovery, and litigation support while liaising with external solicitors and government agencies when required.
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General Legal Support: Execute legal and administrative tasks as assigned by the Head of Legal or Executive Management.
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Key Requirements
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Education: Bachelor’s Degree (LL.B) in Law from a recognized university.
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Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of relevant legal experience within a reputable law firm, corporate legal department, fintech, or financial institution.
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Legal Knowledge: Sound understanding of Nigerian corporate, commercial, employment, and fintech/payments law.
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Skills: Strong legal drafting, research, and analytical capabilities, paired with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ethics & Tech: High standard of integrity, discretion, and professionalism, alongside proficiency in standard Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Nigerian Bar Qualification (BL) is a strong advantage.
- Direct experience supporting legal and regulatory compliance within the financial services or fintech sector.
Salary
N250,000 - N400,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.