Legal Officer at Martens Global Synergy Limited

Martens Global Synergy Limited - We are a fast-growing Nigerian luxury brand company, renowned for our exquisite craftsmanship, innovation, and commitment to excellence. As we continue to expand our footprint locally and internationally, we are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially savvy Legal Officer to support our operations and protect our interests.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Legal Officer will provide legal guidance and support to the company on a wide range of business matters including contracts, compliance, intellectual property, and regulatory requirements. 
• The ideal candidate must possess strong commercial awareness and a solid understanding of the Nigerian legal landscape, particularly in areas relevant to the fashion, retail, and luxury industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, NDAs, and other legal documents.
• Advise management on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business risk mitigation.
• Ensure the company’s operations and products comply with applicable laws and regulations, including consumer protection, advertising standards, and data privacy.
• Handle matters relating to trademarks, copyrights, and other IP registrations and protection strategies.
• Liaise with external counsel on litigation, legal opinions, and other specialized matters.
• Maintain proper records of legal documents, licenses, permits, and statutory filings.
• Monitor changes in legislation and industry regulations, and proactively advise management.
• Support human resources in employment law matters, including drafting contracts and managing internal disputes.
• Provide training and legal updates to staff on relevant issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and BL from the Nigerian Law School.
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years post-call experience, preferably in a corporate setting or law firm.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate law, and IP law.
• Experience in the luxury, fashion, or retail sector is an added advantage.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Exposure to a dynamic and creative industry
• Opportunities for growth and development
• A vibrant and inclusive work culture

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: okeybams@outlook.com using the Job Tittle as the subject of the email.