We are looking for a solution driven Legal Services Officer to provide day-to-day legal support across our operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (supply, distribu- tion, service, lease, NDA, employment, etc.) and maintain a central contract register.
Provide clear, practical legal advice on all operations, HR, procurement, sales, and finance on business, compliance and regulatory issues.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
LL.B (Law) and BL; called to the Nigerian Bar.
Minimum 3-5 years' post-call experience, preferably in manufacturing, FMCG, or related industrial sectors.
Monitor compliance with applicable Nigerian laws and regulations (corporate, commercial, labour, HSE, consumer, data protection, etc.) and support internal policies and SOPs.
Manage and coordinate disputes, claims, and litigation in liaison with external counsel; track case status and costs.
Conduct legal research, prepare legal opinions/mem- os, and support corporate governance tasks (board/- committee documentation, filings, statutory records). Support risk management by identifying legal exposures and recommending controls, clauses, and process improvements.
Strong knowledge of Nigerian commercial, contract, labour, corporate, and regulatory law. Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and handling disputes/litigation support.
Good communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; proficient in MS Office and legal research tools.