Legal Officer

Job Descriptions

• Review, draft, vet, and negotiate contracts, agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and other legal documents.
• Identify legal risks and provide recommendations to mitigate potential liabilities.
• Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain a centralized contract repository and monitor contract expiration and renewal dates.
• Support various departments by reviewing commercial and operational agreements before execution.
  • Provide legal guidance on business operations, procurement activities, vendor engagements, and corporate transactions.
  • Interpret laws, regulations, and contractual provisions affecting company operations.
  • Advise management on legal implications of business decisions.
  • Monitor compliance with applicable Nigerian laws and industry regulations.
  • Assist in ensuring adherence to corporate governance standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Liaise with regulatory agencies, external counsel, and government authorities when required.
  • Conduct legal risk assessments on proposed business transactions.
  • Identify and recommend solutions to legal and compliance issues.
  • Assist in developing policies and procedures that reduce legal exposure.
  • Prepare legal correspondence, notices, and internal legal reports.
  • Maintain accurate legal records and documentation.
  • Provide periodic reports on contract status, legal risks, and compliance matters.