At Altara, our mission is simple: to improve the lives of Nigerians. To do this, Altara and its dedicated team seek to tackle a critical challenge in Africa - access to payment solutions that make product prices more digestible.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Legal Officer
Location: Oyo
Job Description
- Undertake legal research and provide advisory to relevant department
- Provide legal support to the company and its departments via analysis of legal risks and possible impact on potential transactions
- Provide broad based litigation management support
- Maintain litigation property, other records and prepare periodic work reports and updates
- Attend court sessions and liaise with external counsel with respect to litigation, arbitration, tax appeals and any other dispute resolution proceedings
- Provide the company with legal guidance in transactions with third parties
- Participate in negotiations with company’s vendors and relevant government agencies
- Prepare and draft agreements/ contracts, leases and follow through their implementation
- Record and turn in accurate time sheets in a timely matter
- Perform other duties as assigned by Lead or supervisor
Qualifications/Requirements
- Minimum of LL.B or B.L qualification
- 2-3 years post call experience
- In depth knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures, with emphasis on finance matters, labor related matters, interpretation of Nigerian legislation and contractual obligations
- Prior experience in providing a company with legal guidance in transactions with third parties
- Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information
- Good organizational, prioritization and time management skills
- Arbitration and mediation skills
- Excellent communication , presentation and interpersonal skills
- Location: This role will be based in Ibadan and is strictly for Ibadan residents
Application Closing Date
31st May, 2019.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
[email protected] Using the "Job Title" as the subject of the mail.