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Job title : Legal Officer/Corporate Commercial Lawyer
Job Location : Lagos
Deadline : November 30, 2024
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Key Responsibilities:
Legal Advisory
- Provide expert legal advice and guidance to the company on commercial law matters, including contracts, transactions, compliance, and regulatory issues.
- Assess and manage legal risks associated with business transactions and propose strategies for risk mitigation.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and corporate policies.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure the company is informed of relevant laws, regulations, and industry practices.
Contract Management
- Ensure contracts are properly structured, contain appropriate provisions, and protect the Company’s interests.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, such as purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, licensing agreements, and distribution agreements to clients.
- Ensure that contracts align with the company’s objectives, comply with legal requirements, and protect their interests.
- Advise the Company on contract interpretation, potential risks, and recommended modifications.
Compliance and Corporate Governance:
- Advise the company on corporate governance matters, including board meetings, shareholder rights, and corporate structure.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate documents, such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, annual reports etc.
- Ensure the company’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.
- Stay informed about changes in corporate laws and regulations and guide their impact on the organization.
Key Requirements:
- LLB degree from a recognized University.
- Minimum 7 – 10 years post-call experience as a corporate commercial lawyer
- In-depth knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and commercial transactions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to provide practical and strategic legal advice.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Sound business judgment and ability to balance legal risks with business objectives.
- Familiarity with corporate governance principles and compliance frameworks.
How to Apply for this Offer
Interested and qualified candidates should send their up-to-date CV to: [email protected]
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