Legal Officer at Kabsa Facility Managers Limited

Kabsa Facility Managers Limited is a skills ecosytem hub that offers a wide range of facility management services to clients of all categories. Our services range from janitorial, corporate housekeeping, handyman, home repairs, painting, tiling, electrical repairs, property management and real estate marketing. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Asokoro, Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We’re looking for a legal professional with a solid understanding of corporate law,
• regulatory frameworks, and commercial contracts. If you’re an effective communicator, proactive in managing risk, and passionate about combining law with business strategy, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth and stability of a dynamic consulting firm.

Responsibilities
Legal Advisory & Risk Management:

• Provide expert legal advice to the management team and internal departments on contracts, partnerships, and compliance matters.
• Identify potential legal risks in operations, policies, and procedures and propose mitigation strategies.
• Conduct legal research and provide timely legal opinions and updates on new regulations.

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including MOUs, partnership agreements, service-level agreements, NDAs, and employment contracts.
• Ensure all legal documents are accurate, clear, and aligned with the company’s objectives and legal standards.
• Maintain an organized database of legal documents and ensure version control.

Compliance & Corporate Governance:

• Monitor compliance with statutory requirements including CAC filings, tax obligations, and regulatory licenses.
• Support the preparation and filing of company resolutions, board meeting minutes, and legal disclosures.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies (CAC, FIRS, PENCOM, etc.) to ensure corporate compliance and licensing.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support:

• Coordinate with external counsel in the management of litigation, arbitration, and legal disputes.
• Support internal investigations, disciplinary hearings, and compliance audits.
• Draft and respond to legal correspondence including demand letters, legal notices, and responses.

Qualifications

• LL.B Degree from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate qualification in Corporate Law or related field is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post-call experience in corporate legal practice or in-house legal advisory roles.
• Demonstrated experience in contract drafting, risk assessment, and legal compliance.
• Familiarity with Nigerian commercial law, labor law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• HMO
• Pension plan
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

Application Closing Date
14th November, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: ekasaarh@gmail.com using "Legal Officer – Abuja. Applications" as the subject of the email

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.