Senior Legal Officer at Fort Knox Outsourcing

Fort Knox Outsourcing was set up to cater to the growing need of businesses in Nigeria to reap the economic, strategic and operational benefits offered by outsourcing. We act as a “Third Party Service Provider” that Source, Select, and Second employment ready workforce in line with client specifications to meet their talent needs as quickly as possible!. Fort Knox Outsourcing is an outsourcing organization.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Legal Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory & Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate service level agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company policies.
• Identify potential legal risks and provide recommendations to mitigate them.
• Provide legal advice to management and internal teams on operational matters.

Regulatory & Statutory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with regulatory authorities and relevant agencies.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise the organization on legal implications.

Litigation & Dispute Management:

• Manage litigation matters and liaise with external counsel when necessary.
• Support the resolution of legal disputes involving the organization.
• Track and manage legal cases to ensure timely closure.

Corporate & Company Secretarial Support:

• Provide company secretarial support and manage required corporate filings.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing internal company policies and governance documents.
• Oversee filing and registration of trademarks, patents, and trade names.

Legal Documentation & Records:

• Maintain proper documentation and records of legal agreements and filings.
• Ensure service level agreements are executed and renewed in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
• 5 – 7 years’ relevant legal experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry will be an added advantage.
• Strong legal drafting and contract negotiation skills
• Knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance requirements
• Litigation management and dispute resolution experience
• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

What we offer

• Salary: N9,000,000 – N10,000,000 Per Annum
• Benefits: Leave Allowance, HMO, 13th Month Salary.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@fortknoxoutsourcing.com using the Job Title and location as the subject of the mail.