Legal Officer at Ayara Ibile Limited

Ayara Ibile Limited is a registered start-up Dispatch Logistics and Real Estate Consultancy, Marketing and Management firm. Our focus is to expand our operation across and beyond the city of Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Onsite and Remote)

Job Description

• We are looking fora young, mid-level and experienced Legal Counsel who will support Ayara Limited on legal matters and propose commercially savvy legal solutions for the attainment of its strategic objectives.
• As a member of the Legal team, you will be responsible for ensuring that Ayara's products/services and business operations comply with applicable laws, regulations and industry best practices from a legal standpoint.
• You will also be required to support Ayara in litigation management, data privacy, intellectual property protection as well as company secretarial services.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and pursue legal proceedings on behalf of Ayara with the assistance of external counsel
• Oversee the defence of legal proceedings on behalf of Ayara with the assistance of external counsel
• Draft and/or review legal letters, agreements and monitor legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance, on and as when requested
• Advise on potential litigation matters (civil & criminal) that should be directed to external counsel
• Liaise with and assist external counsel concerning their obligations to the company and maintaining an updated litigation schedule of the Company
• Liaise with law enforcement bodies and/or regulatory authorities
• Advise on statutory compliances
• Research and prepare legal opinions on various civil matters including claims for compensation against the company
• Draft, amend, review and/or recommend modifications of related laws and regulations governing Moniepoint
• Assist in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of internal policies
• Provide sound and timely legal advice as well as opinions to the company and make recommendations to the Management as necessary
• Attend meetings and offer advice as required while taking notes
• Prepare minutes of meetings attended
• Liaise and maintain correspondence with the Company Secretary to ensure timely statutory filings

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws from an accredited institution
• Qualifying Certificate from the Nigerian Law School
• Two (2) to four (4) years of proven experience as a legal counsel
• Experience in drafting/negotiating business agreements
• Ability to interpret regulations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills
• Ability to cope with high levels of responsibility and with confidential matters
• Good understanding of the business operations and applicable laws/regulations
• Strong research skills
• HR management, skills and work experience will be an added advantage

Application Closing Date
18th July, 2024.