Legal Officer at a Reputable Financial Institution - OutsideIn HR Limited

OutsideIn HR Limited - Our client, a reputable Financial Institution, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
The Ideal candidate will perform the following roles:

• Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law,partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance etc.)
• Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advise on possible legal issues
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights

Requirements

• Degree in Law / MA or B.Sc in Business Administration will be considered an advantage
• Proven experience as a Legal Counsel in business environment
• Must be a Legal Practitioner, or a Law graduate that has been called to bar, with minimum of 2 years experience .
• Must be proficient in commercial law, corporate governance guidelines, understand the e-payment industry and should be able to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
• Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation.

Renumeration
N250,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.