Legal Officer at Pishon and Brooks Advisory Services

Pishon and Brooks Advisory Services - Our client, a fast-growing CBN-licensed Other Financial Institution (OFI) in Lagos, Nigeria, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Lagos
Department: Legal & Company Secretariat
Reports To: Managing Director/CEO
Grade: Officer/Senior Officer

Job Summary

• Provide legal support across all aspects of Canary Point Finance’s operations, including loan documentation, security perfection, contract management, regulatory compliance, and litigation.
• Ensure the company’s legal interests are protected while enabling business objectives through sound legal advice and efficient documentation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate loan facility agreements, security documents, and related legal documentation for all lending products
• Ensure proper perfection of security interests including charges over assets, debentures, legal mortgages, and assignment of receivables
• Conduct legal due diligence on borrowers including company searches, title verification, and encumbrance checks
• Manage relationships with external solicitors for property perfection, litigation, and specialized legal matters
• Provide legal advice on regulatory compliance including CBN regulations, CAMA requirements, and other applicable laws
• Support debt recovery efforts including demand notices, engagement of solicitors, and litigation management
• Draft and review commercial contracts including vendor agreements, partnership agreements, and service level agreements
• Maintain custody and organization of all legal documents, security documents, and title deeds
• Support corporate governance including board meetings, statutory filings, and company secretarial duties
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the company and advise management accordingly
• Coordinate with operations team to ensure timely documentation and disbursement
• Manage legal budget and external counsel fees within approved limits

Requirements

• LL.B Degree from a recognized university; BL (Call to Bar) required
• 4-6 years post-call experience, preferably in a financial institution or commercial law practice
• Strong experience in banking and finance law, loan documentation, and security perfection
• Knowledge of CBN regulations, CAMA, and other laws affecting finance companies
• Experience with debt recovery, litigation, and dispute resolution
• Familiarity with property law and land registration processes across Nigerian states

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent legal drafting and documentation skills
• Strong attention to detail for document review and due diligence
• Good understanding of banking and finance transactions
• Negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice
• Organizational skills to manage multiple transactions and deadlines
• Proficiency in legal research and use of legal databases
• Integrity and professional ethics complete and accessible

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.