Legal Officer at Aquila Leasing Limited

Aquila Leasing Limited is a registered Nigerian Company established in 2007, specializing in equipment leasing for the Nigerian market. The Central Bank of Nigeria supervises the Company’s leasing activities under a Finance House License.

Aquila Leasing is a world-class financial leasing institution committed to delivering innovative leasing solutions that drive growth and sustainability. We pride ourselves on professionalism, integrity, and operational excellence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Officer to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will provide sound legal advice, ensure compliance with all statutory obligations, and safeguard the company’s interests in all legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and interpret contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal opinions and advice on company operations and compliance matters.
• Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal company policies.
• Represent the company in meetings, negotiations, and when necessary, legal proceedings.
• Liaise with external solicitors, regulatory bodies, and government agencies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare reports, briefs, and documentation.
• Support the recovery of leased assets and manage related legal actions.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of legal documents and case files.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and Call to Bar (BL).
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years post-call experience.
• Solid understanding of legal and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Application Closing Date
24th November, 2025.