We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Legal Counsel
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal guidance and support on contractual matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, client contracts, and subcontractor agreements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess legal risks and provide strategic advice to mitigate potential issues.
- Stay informed about changes in legislation and legal precedents that may impact the contracting firm’s operations.
- Assist in the resolution of legal disputes, including participating in negotiations and liaising with external legal counsel when necessary.
- Conduct legal research to support decision-making and ensure the company’s practices align with current legal standards.
- Develop and deliver legal training programs to enhance the legal awareness of internal teams.
- Advise on intellectual property matters and contribute to the protection of the company’s legal interests.
- Maintain and update legal documentation, contracts, and records systematically.
- Support the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
Qualifications
- A Degree in Law from a recognized institution.
- 3 years working experience, good computer skills, and preferably female.
- Admission to the bar and a valid license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Proven experience in contract law and legal counsel roles, preferably within the contracting or construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of business and commercial law.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Familiarity with construction contracts and relevant regulations would beanadvantage.
Application Closing Date
30th January, 2024.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note: If you are a detail-oriented and experienced professional legal counsel we invite you to apply.
Job Features
Job Category | Legal Counsel |