Legal Officer at People Capacity Management Full Time

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• We are seeking a dedicated Legal Officer to join our team. The Legal Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring legal compliance, managing contractual matters, and providing strategic legal advice to support the company’s objectives.
• The Legal Officer will oversee all legal aspects of Glover’s operations, mitigate legal risks, and ensure the company’s adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• This role requires a detail-oriented and proactive individual with a strong legal background and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with various departments to provide legal guidance on contractual matters.
• Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure the company’s compliance.
• Develop and implement policies to mitigate legal risks and ensure adherence to applicable laws.
• Handle legal disputes, including liaising with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Develop strategies for the resolution of disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
• Advise on corporate governance matters and ensure compliance with corporate laws and regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of board meeting materials and corporate filings.
• Manage and protect the company’s intellectual property, including trademarks, and copyrights.
• Conduct due diligence on intellectual property matters related to business transactions.
• Conduct legal research to stay informed about changes in laws and regulations.
• Provide timely and practical legal advice to management on various legal issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law; additional qualification as a practicing attorney preferred.
• Proven 5 – 7 years of experience as a Legal Officer or similar role in a corporate setting.
• Sound knowledge of commercial and corporate law, contract law, and intellectual property law.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Application Closing Date
12th February, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: [email protected] using “Legal Officer” as the subject of the email.

Note: Do not apply for this role if you do not have the above-stated requirements.