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.

• 
  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.

Benefits

• 
  Competitive
  Salary
• 
  13th Month
  Allowance
• 
  Leave
  Allowance
• 
  Monthly Performance
  Bonus
• 
  Retirement Savings
• 
  Medical Coverage
• 
  Group Life Insurance
• 
  Paid Time Off
• 
  Opportunity to work
  in a fast-paced and dynamic environment