Legal Officer at Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant - Our work is focused on creating innovative HR and Organizational Development Solutions aimed at Performance Improvement & Business Growth. We currently serve clients across various sectors of the Economy from locations in Jos, Port Harcourt and Lagos.

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Egbeda, Lagos
Job type: Full time
Industry: Real Estate

Job Description

• Provide legal counsel where and when necessary
• Ensure the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies and priorities
• Responsible for ensuring legal compliance where necessary
• Collaborate with management to devise efficient defense strategies
• 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 advice on possible legal issues
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulator, external counsel, public authority, etc.), creating relations of trust
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights
• Any other delegated responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law required; must have been called to bar
• Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Ability to be proactive in the resolution of issues
• Analytical ability, logical reasoning and sound judgment when professionally handling client’s cases
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills when working with clients, members of the court and other employees
• Knowledge of various legal contracts, documentation, processes and policies especially within the real estate, Fin-tech and Technology Industry
• Proven background in corporate law (contract law, tax law, accounting, securities law, bankruptcy, intellectual property rights, licensing, zoning laws)
• Current license to practice law
• Administrative and Managerial experience preferred

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.