Legal Officer

About HEDA Resource Centre:

HEDA Resource Centre is a leading non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting accountability, transparency, and good governance in Nigeria. Through rigorous advocacy, impactful research, and strategic legal interventions, we strive to foster a just and equitable society. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Legal Officer to join our dynamic team and contribute significantly to our mission.

The Opportunity: Legal Officer

We are looking for a highly competent and detail-oriented Legal Officer to provide critical legal support across our diverse programmes and operations. This role is central to ensuring our activities are legally sound, compliant, and effectively contribute to our advocacy goals. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in legal research, document management, regulatory compliance, and providing expert legal counsel to advance HEDA's objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive legal advice and guidance on the organisation's operations, programmes, and strategic initiatives.

Conduct thorough legal research, prepare insightful legal opinions, briefs, and memoranda on various legal issues.

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), agreements, and policies.

Support litigation processes, including preparing legal documents, coordinating with external counsel, and managing case files.

Ensure strict compliance with all relevant Nigerian laws, regulations, and internal policies, proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks.

Represent HEDA Resource Centre in meetings, negotiations, and legal engagements with stakeholders, partners, and government agencies.

Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, providing timely analysis and recommendations to inform our advocacy and policy work.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date legal records, databases, and contribute to the development of legal publications and knowledge resources.

Contribute to a collaborative team environment, undertaking additional duties as required to support the organisation's mission.