Lawyer at Worknigeria

Worknigeria was established with a Singular Vision. To help the vast Nigerian workforce find meaningful jobs. We are also on a mission to upskill them in the best ways possible and help them grow with and within their careers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lawyer

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a qualified and experienced Corporate Lawyer to join our legal team. 
• The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in corporate law and a strong understanding of the legal frameworks governing business operations in Nigeria. 
• This role involves providing expert legal advice, ensuring regulatory compliance, and representing the company in legal proceedings under the guidance of the Head of Legal.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and support across various departments on corporate legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks related to business operations.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, hearings, or negotiations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support decision-making.
• Advise on tax-related legal matters (knowledge of taxation is preferred).
• Collaborate with the Head of Legal to support broader legal strategies and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution; BL from the Nigerian Law School.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of post-call experience in corporate legal practice.
• Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law.
• Preferably knowledgeable in Nigerian tax law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
• Ability to work collaboratively under the supervision of the Head of Legal.

Salary
N250,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@worknigeria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.