Legal Officer at Firmus Group

Firmus Group is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description 

• Undertake legal research and provide advisory to relevant units in Firmus
• Provide legal support to The Firmus Group and its Units via analysis of legal risks and possible impact on potential transactions
• Provide legal and contractual support to Firmus Asset Creation Unit - ACU
• Attend all Firmus Group court sessions and liaise with external counsel with respect to litigation, arbitration, tax appeals and any other dispute resolution proceedings
• Provide broad based litigation management support in conjunction with Firmus Group CEO
• Maintain litigation/property, other records and prepare periodic work reports and update.
• Serve as company representative and provide legal support during negotiations of any kind, including MOU negotiations with host communities
• Provide Firmus with legal guidance in transactions with third parties
• Prepare and draft agreements /contracts, leases and follow through their implementation in conjunction with Firmus Group CEO
• Handle routine legal dossiers autonomously, complex legal dossiers with supervision, and participate in negotiations with The Firmus Group’s partners, contractors, and relevant government agencies.

Requirements 

• Interested candidates should possess a BL / LLB / JD with 0 - 2 years work experience.

Application Closing Date
3rd April, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letters to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.