Legal Officer at University of Ilorin (Unilorin)

The University of Ilorin is located in the ancient city of Ilorin, about 500 kilometres from Abuja, the Federal capital. Ilorin, the Capital of Kwara State, is strategically located at the geographical and cultural confluence of the North and South. University of Ilorin was one of the seven institutions of higher learning established by a decree of the Federal Military Government in August, 1975. This step, taken to implement one of the educational directives of the country’s Third National Development Plan, was aimed at providing more opportunities for Nigerians aspiring to acquire university education and to generate high level man-power, so vital for the rapidly expanding economy.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Ilorin, Kwara
Unit: Legal

Requirements

• Candidate must possess SSCE / GCE (O/L) or its equivalent with 5 credits in the relevant subjects inclusive of English Language and Mathematics with a good University Degree in Law (LL.B) (Hons.);
• Call to the Nigerian Bar, B.L. and evidence of NYSC certificate and be computer literate. LL.M (Masters in Law) is an advantage post qualification experience at the Bar. LLM (Master's in Law) is an advantage.

Salary Grade
CONTISS 08.

Other Conditions:

• Appointment is normally on probation, which may be confirmed after two years of satisfactory service.
• The post is pensionable.

Application Closing Date
3rd November, 2025.