Legal Officer at JIJEDAPT Human Resources Consult Limited

JIJEDAPT Human Resources Consult Limited is involved in the Consultancy Of Human Resources Management And Services, Project Management, Training And Certifications, Business Plans, Business Optimization, Expatriate Management, Information Management Sysyem and GeneralAdvisory Services

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Agadagba-Obon, Ondo 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Legal Officer will be responsible for providing legal support and guidance to the organization to ensure that business operations comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• The role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, managing litigation, addressing regulatory issues, advising on legal rights and obligations, and safeguarding the company’s legal interests.

Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory:

• Provide sound legal advice to management on a range of issues including corporate law, contracts, employment law, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for the company and its subsidiaries.

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MoUs, NDAs, and other legal documents.
• Ensure contracts are compliant with legal standards and organizational objectives.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution:

• Represent the organization in legal proceedings or coordinate with external legal counsel.
• Manage litigation cases, monitor court proceedings, and prepare legal briefs.
• Handle dispute resolution processes, including arbitration and mediation.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure the organization’s compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal risk assessments and implement compliance controls.
• Maintain legal records, licenses, and regulatory filings.

Corporate Governance:

• Support board secretarial duties, including organizing board meetings, preparing resolutions, and filing with regulators.
• Ensure corporate policies are legally sound and up to date.

Training & Awareness:

• Conduct internal training sessions for staff on legal and compliance matters.
• Raise awareness of legal risks and best practices in day-to-day operations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B); Barrister-at-Law (BL) from the Nigerian Law School or equivalent in jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 3–4 years of post-call experience in a legal role, preferably in litigation.
• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law.
• Experience in contract law, regulatory compliance, and litigation management.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
• High ethical standards, attention to detail, and strong negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.

Key Competencies:

• Legal analysis and reasoning
• Contract drafting and review
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Time and case management.

Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jijedapthrconsulting@gmail.com using "Legal Officer" as the subject of the mail.