Department: Legal & Compliance
Reports To: Senior Legal & Compliance Officer
- We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Legal Counsel to support the Legal & Compliance function across the Group and its subsidiaries.
- The successful candidate will assist with legal research, contract drafting and review, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, litigation management, and other legal matters arising from the Group's business operations.
- The role provides an excellent opportunity for a young lawyer to gain broad in-house legal experience across multiple business sectors.
Key Responsibilities
The Junior Legal Counsel will:
- Assist in drafting, reviewing and proofreading contracts, agreements, memoranda, letters and other legal documents.
- Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare legal opinions, summaries and advisory notes.
- Support the review of commercial transactions and provide preliminary legal input under supervision.
- Assist with corporate governance and secretarial matters for the Group and its subsidiaries.
- Support statutory and regulatory filings with relevant government agencies and regulators, including the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
- Maintain and update corporate records, statutory registers, licenses, permits and other compliance documentation.
- Monitor applicable laws, regulations and regulatory developments relevant to the Group's businesses.
- Assist in implementing and monitoring the Group's legal and compliance policies and procedures.
- Support the management and coordination of litigation, external solicitors and other professional advisers.
- Carry out other legal, corporate and compliance assignments as may be delegated by the Legal & Compliance Officer.
Qualifications and Requirements
- LL.B from a recognized institution.
- Called to the Nigerian Bar.
- 1 - 3 years post-call experience;
- Strong legal research, writing and drafting skills.
- Good understanding of Nigerian corporate and commercial law.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
- Commercial awareness and interest in business operations.
- Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently while taking appropriate supervision and direction.
- A proactive and solution-oriented mindset.