Legal Officer July 2026 - United Capital Plc Hiring Lagos |

Legal Officer

United Capital Plc

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Lagos

Experience

Entry Level

Salary

Negotiable

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Application Deadline

24 July 2026, 11:59 PM WAT

(3 days left)

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Job Description

Job Descriptions

  • Conduct first-level drafts and reviews of contracts, agreements and other legal documents under the supervision of the Legal Manager.
  • Provide legal support to the Group’s business units and support functions on day-to-day legal matters.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, memoranda and advisory notes on regulatory, corporate and commercial matters.
  • Maintain and update the Legal Department’s contract database, litigation tracker, regulatory filing records, legal precedents and other departmental records.
  • Provide company secretarial support, including preparing Board and Committee papers, drafting resolutions, maintaining statutory registers and records, and making requisite regulatory filings, where required.
  • Monitor contractual obligations, key milestones and renewal dates, and ensure timely follow-up with relevant stakeholders.
  • Liaise with external solicitors, regulators and other stakeholders on assigned matters and monitor the progress of external legal engagements.
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Legal Managers or the Head, Legal Services.

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Requirements

Requirements

  • LL.B. from a recognised university and B.L. from the Nigerian Law School.
  • Qualified to practise as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
  • 1-2 years’ post-call experience, preferably in a reputable law firm or financial services organisation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex legal matters.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Strong organizational discipline with a methodical approach to record keeping.
  • Ability to translate legal requirements into actionable advisory notes.

 

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Looking for a Full Time Legal Officer position in Lagos? United Capital Plc is currently hiring. This role falls under Legal and applications close on July 24, 2026. Explore more Legal jobs in Nigeria on TRThrive and take the next step in your legal career.

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