Legal Officer at HEDA Resource Centre

HEDA Resource Centre is leading good governance, anti-corruption and environmental justice organizations in Nigeria, founded in November 2001 and duly incorporated in Nigeria in 2004 as a Non-Governmental Organization, incorporated trustees. The Centre conducts research, policy advocacy, training, as well as citizens' awareness and mobilization around core human development and resource management issues under anti-corruption, food security, climate change, human rights, public sector accountability and electoral reform processes. Its vision is to see all persons in Africa, regardless of location and situation, have the freedom and ability to enjoy the benefits of good governance, and respect for human dignity in a sustainable environment. Its mission is to serve as a policy and campaign centre for research, training, and advocacy on the environment, good governance, anti-corruption, sustainable development and human rights.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Job Description

• We are seeking a competent and detail-oriented Legal Officer to provide legal support to our organisation.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for handling legal research, drafting and reviewing legal documents, supporting litigation processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing legal advisory services to support the organisation's programmes and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on organisational operations and programmes.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions and briefs.
• Draft and review contracts, MoUs, and other legal documents.
• Support litigation processes and liaise with external counsel.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Represent the organisation in meetings and legal engagements.
• Monitor legal developments and support advocacy through legal analysis.
• Maintain legal records and contribute to legal publications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree from a recognised institution with 2-5 years' relevant post-call experience (NGO or litigation experience is an advantage).
• Must be called to the Nigerian Bar (BL certificate required).
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in drafting contracts and legal documents.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: humanresources@hedang.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email