Lead, Legal Officer

Job role

• Providing continuing counsel and guidance on corporate and legal matters including governance, contracts, property, regulations, taxation and labour
• Negotiating, drafting, reviewing and concluding contracts and other policy documents on behalf of the Company
• Assessing and advising on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with different business transactions
• Advising and ensuring the Company’s standing on legal and regulatory compliance matters, including statutory meetings, filings, training, policies and remittances 
• Keeping abreast with developments in relevant laws and regulatory policies
• Conducting legal research for the benefit of and to provide legal solutions for the Company
• Responsible for providing legal protection and services to the Company, its officers and gTalents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, and certification from the Nigerian Law School
• 5-7 years work experience in commercial, corporate and/or regulatory environment
• MBA/LLM/professional certification will be an added advantage
• Experience in aviation will be an added advantage.

Must have skills:

• Proven knowledge, experience and expertise in Corporate Law
• Knowledge of legal, statutory and regulatory framework
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with expertise in legal drafting
• Attention to details
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal contracts
• Strong negotiation skills to ensure favorable terms in agreements and contracts.

Good to have skills:

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.