Legal Officer at Primero Transport Service Limited

Primero Transport Service Limited, a leading provider of transport services based in Lagos, Nigeria, is a major partner with Lagos State Bus Rapid Transport system.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Lawyer represents the organisation in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings.
• Also, draw up legal documents, and manages or advises on legal transactions.

Key responsibilities includes

• Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
• Interpret laws, rules and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
• Analyse the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.
• Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
• Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.
• Act as agent, trustee, guardian, or executor for businesses or individuals
• Draft and administer contracts, negotiate deals.
• Review documents and define best course of action.
• Adhere to a consistent schedule of hearings, court appearances, and case related meetings.
• Represent company in legal proceedings such as trials and administrative boards.
• Facilitate depositions of experts and case witnesses.
• Handle all corporate legal processes including securities offerings, intellectual property, compliance issues, etc.
• Research and anticipate legal risks.

Application Closing Date
25th July, 2024.