DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide legal advisory support to the company and management on all matters
- Conduct thorough legal research on various legal matters, including statutes, regulations, case law, and legal precedents
- Analyse and interpret legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and court rulings
- Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assist in developing and implementing compliance programs and policies.
- Maintain and update legal files and databases
- Manage schedules, appointments, and deadlines for the legal team
- Advise on the interpretation of laws and regulations, monitoring any amendments to them and updating management on the implications of such
- Assist in the drafting and review of contracts
- Assist in reviewing all offering/investment memoranda
- Monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise management accordingly
- Prepare periodic reports such as weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually as required/delegated.
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- BL, LLB
- 3- 5 years’ experience in commercial law firms or in-house financial services.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent writing skills
- Legal drafting and contract negotiation skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Decisiveness and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Adaptability and Attention to detail
- Commercial awareness
Job Category: Hybrid
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Ikoyi