Legal Officer at Estrada International Staffing Solutions

Estrada International Staffing Solutions (EISS) is a leading HR consulting and talent solutions firm dedicated to helping organizations attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent. We provide comprehensive human resource services across recruitment, outsourcing, background verification, and HR advisory, ensuring our clients achieve sustainable business growth through people excellence.

With a commitment to quality, speed, and professionalism, we partner with organizations of all sizes, ranging from multinationals to indigenous SMEs; across diverse industries. Our tailored solutions are designed to simplify HR processes, enhance workforce capability, and deliver measurable impact.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Business Unit: Operations
Reports to: Chief Recruitment Officer
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Our Mission

• At Estrada International Staffing Solutions (EISS), We are committed to delivering innovative and impactful human resource solutions that empower organizations and individuals worldwide.
• By combining global expertise with local insight, we ensure compliance, inclusivity, and sustainable workforce practices across diverse markets.
• Our mission is to build trust, drive growth, and shape the future of work by consistently championing excellence in Human Capital Solutions.
• Our legal function is not a "department of no"—it is a strategic partner that ensures we move fast, stay protected, and build bulletproof partnerships.

How You'll Make an Impact

• We are looking for a Legal Officer who has "startup DNA." Unlike a traditional law firm, you will be embedded in the business, supporting 20+ client meetings monthly and ensuring our contract cycle time is industry-leading.
• You will be the guardian of our Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance while maintaining a lightning-fast turnaround time of less than 24 hours.
• If you are a collaborative, tech-savvy lawyer who loves building frameworks and navigating risk in a high-growth environment, this is your role.

What You'll Do

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and manage the lifecycle of all commercial contracts, ensuring 100% accuracy and protection.
• Corporate Governance: Act as the primary point for due diligence, risk reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Legal Advisory: Provide real-time counsel to internal stakeholders to avoid disputes and manage litigation efficiently.
• Onboarding Support: Participate in client onboarding meetings to ensure legal alignment from the very first touchpoint.

What We're Looking For

• Academic Qualification (Mandatory): Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognized university.
• Professional (Mandatory): Barrister-at-Law (B.L) and a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in a corporate startup environment. We are specifically not looking for legal consulting/law firm backgrounds—you must be comfortable being an in-house generalist.
• Speed & Precision: Ability to maintain a 24-hour TAT for document reviews without sacrificing quality.
• Tech Savvy: Expert in collaborative tools (Google Drive, CRM) for legal document management.
• Analytical Mindset: A researcher at heart who can translate complex laws into simple business SOPs.

Success Milestones: Your First Year:
Within 3 Months: Operations & Compliance Rigor:

• Contract Lifecycle: Achieve a contract cycle time of 7 days and a review Turnaround Time (TAT) of 24 hours.
• Digital Integration: Implement a 100% Google Drive review collaboration system for all legal documentation.
• Due Diligence: Ensure 100% completion of due diligence reports for every prospective client before contract execution.
• SLA Stability: Audit and standardize all active SLAs to ensure 100% compliance and clause consistency.

Within 6 Months: Strategic Advisory & Risk Management:

• Risk Reporting: Deliver monthly Risk & Compliance reports that identify and mitigate operational and litigation exposure.
• Partnership Support: Support at least one major strategic partnership deal per quarter through legal mapping and framework design.
• Dispute Avoidance: Maintain a high dispute avoidance ratio through proactive advisory and contract negotiation.
• SOP Development: Lead the development and approval of at least one new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the legal function.

Within 1 Year: Innovation & Regional Authority:

• Service Diversification: Design and launch legal frameworks for new EISS business lines with zero regulatory breaches.
• Innovation Research: Produce quarterly Innovation & Legal Research reports to keep EISS ahead of labor and corporate law shifts.
• Process Optimization: Successfully implement at least one major legal process improvement initiative per quarter.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Achieve a stakeholder satisfaction score of 80% through high-quality advisory and support.

What the Recruitment Process Looks Like:

• Step 1 - Application Review: Our Talent Acquisition team will review and evaluate your corporate startup experience.
• Step 2 - Pre-screening Call & Coffee Chat: Initial discussion on your approach to TAT and risk management.
• Step 3 - Panel Interview Session: Technical dive into your understanding of corporate law and SLA management.
• Step 4 - Technical Assessments: A pressure test involving Contract Review and a Risk Assessment scenario.
• Step 5 - CRO’s Chat: Final session with the CRO to ensure alignment on business growth and legal strategy.

Salary
N200,000 / month

Application Closing Date
15th April, 2026.