Legal Officer

Legal Officer

LeadCapital Plc is a leading financial services institution in Nigeria, with expertise in Financial Advisory and Corporate Finance. The company has shareholders fund in excess of N2billion and a clientele that spans across Government, Institutional and Individual clients. LeadCapital Plc is registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) as an Issuing House and Underwriter.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Lagos

About the job

• We are seeking a competent, detail-Oriented, and commercially minded legal officer to join our team

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation, rendition, and filing of the Annual Report & Accounts to meet legal requirements (CAC, SEC & NGX)
• Filing annual returns and audited accounts in collaboration with the company secretary.
• Organizing and planning board meetings and the annual general meeting, ensuring all stakeholders are adequately represented.
• Drafting, executing, and perfecting legal documents, including contracts, leases, NDAs, and client correspondence
• Liaising with the GMD & Chairman to ensure timely and compliant business conduct.
• Maintaining and organizing legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Recording and maintaining minutes for in-house meetings.
• Managing and safeguarding the Company’s Seal and Register of Sealed documents.
• Conducting research and analysis to assist executives in decision-making processes.
• Acting as a primary point of contact for executives internally and externally.
• Communicating with clients, vendors, and external parties on behalf of executives.
• Implementing and maintaining office policies and procedures while ensuring confidentiality.
• Liaising with external solicitors on debt recovery cases.
• Drafting legal agreements such as NDAs, MOUs, SLAs, brokerage agreements, and noncircumvention agreements.
• Assisting in capital and debt-raising transactions by reviewing fundraising term sheets, underwriting agreements, and vending agreements.
• Facilitating brokerage transactions between the company and foreign external parties.
• Assisting in the registration of securities like NDR with the SEC.
• Organizing and maintaining filing systems, both physical and electronic.
• Handling correspondence, including drafting and proofreading emails, letters, and other documents.
• Gathering, compiling, and analyzing information to assist executives in decision-making processes.
• Communicating with stakeholders and ensuring the timely completion of tasks. Serving as a primary point of contact for executives, both internally and externally.
• Communicating with clients, vendors, and other external parties on behalf of the executive.
• Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of office policies and procedures.

Requirements

• LL.B from a recognized university.

• BL qualification and admission to the Nigerian Bar.

• Minimum of 2–4 years’ relevant post-call experience, preferably within a corporate, financial services, investment, banking, or related environment.

• Good knowledge of Nigerian corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory law.

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.

• Excellent legal research, analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with different teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant productivity tools.

• Remuneration

• Negotiable.

Application Closing Date

2nd October, 2026.