Legal Officer at Agbeyewa Farms

Agbeyewa Farms is a world-class agribusiness with farm operations in Ekiti State, Nigeria. We have foresight for expansion into Africa whilst we create decent jobs and economic opportunities for local communities and become a force to reckon with in the agribusiness on a global scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti (with approximately 25% travel within Nigeria and internationally)
Job type: Full-time

Job Brief

• The Legal Officer shall be responsible for monitoring and/or advising on all legal matters, commercial contracts, and agreements.
• The Legal Officer shall also ensure the company complies with the statutory and corporate governance practices and guidelines

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and perfection of legal documents for and on behalf of Organization
• Legal Searches at all levels
• Recording Secretary as shall be assigned
• Handling of Corporate affairs matters as assigned by the Office
• Accompanying the Director and Deputy Director to various meetings of the Organization.
• Representation of the Directorate at various committee/units’ meetings as instructed/directed by the Director of Legal Services.
• Representation of the Organization/subsidiary at the Magistrate and Customary Courts.
• Representing the Organization/Subsidiaries at the Police Station and other Security Agencies.
• Frequent Consultations with the Director, Assistant Directors and Principal Legal Officers on pending legal matters.
• Handling of all other duties assigned to me by the Director, and other duties incidental to the optimal performance of the Directorate and the Organization at Large.
• Support the Legal Adviser/Company Secretary in execution of all Legal/Litigation functions.

Requirements

• A graduate Degree in Law (minimum of second class lower).
• Member of the Nigerian Bar Association.
• A minimum 3 years post NYSC experience.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft office applications especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent written &verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law; commitment and enthusiasm in the delivery of the organization's objectives.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Good understanding of general and specific Company and commercial law.
• Excellent team working ability to ensure smooth operation in the Legal Unit as a whole.
• Good research skills.

Additional Information

• Competitive Compensation.
• 5 - day workweek.
• Flextime.
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Training Programs
• Growth and Development
• Mentoring and Counseling

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.