Green Africa Airways Limited is a value airline based in Lagos, Nigeria. We are a new carrier that offers safe, reliable and affordable air travel to a much broader group of customers. This positions us as a significant contributor to the economic development of Nigeria and the African continent.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Lead, Legal Officer
Location: Lagos
Job role
Providing continuing counsel and guidance on corporate and legal matters including governance, contracts, property, regulations, taxation and labour
Negotiating, drafting, reviewing and concluding contracts and other policy documents on behalf of the Company
Assessing and advising on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with different business transactions
Advising and ensuring the Company’s standing on legal and regulatory compliance matters, including statutory meetings, filings, training, policies and remittances
Keeping abreast with developments in relevant laws and regulatory policies
Conducting legal research for the benefit of and to provide legal solutions for the Company
Responsible for providing legal protection and services to the Company, its officers and gTalents.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, and certification from the Nigerian Law School
5-7 years work experience in commercial, corporate and/or regulatory environment
MBA/LLM/professional certification will be an added advantage
Experience in aviation will be an added advantage.
Must have skills:
Proven knowledge, experience and expertise in Corporate Law
Knowledge of legal, statutory and regulatory framework
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with expertise in legal drafting
Attention to details
Proficiency in drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal contracts
Strong negotiation skills to ensure favorable terms in agreements and contracts.
Good to have skills:
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.