Legal Officer/Corporate Commercial Lawyer Needed in Lagos

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND

Experience: 7 – 10 years

Location: Lagos

Job Field: Law / Legal

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory:

• Provide expert legal advice and guidance to the company on commercial law matters, including contracts, transactions, compliance, and regulatory issues.
• Assess and manage legal risks associated with business transactions and propose strategies for risk mitigation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and corporate policies.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure the company is informed of relevant laws, regulations, and industry practices.

Contract Management:

• Ensure contracts are properly structured, contain appropriate provisions, and protect the Company’s interests.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, such as purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, licensing agreements, and distribution agreements to clients.
• Ensure that contracts align with the company’s objectives, comply with legal requirements, and protect their interests.
• Advise the Company on contract interpretation, potential risks, and recommended modifications.

Compliance and Corporate Governance:

• Advise the company on corporate governance matters, including board meetings, shareholder rights, and corporate structure.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate documents, such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, annual reports etc.
• Ensure the company’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.
• Stay informed about changes in corporate laws and regulations and guide their impact on the organization.

Key Requirements:

• LLB degree from a recognized University.
• Minimum 7 – 10 years post-call experience as a corporate commercial lawyer
• In-depth knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and commercial transactions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to provide practical and strategic legal advice.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Sound business judgment and ability to balance legal risks with business objectives.
• Familiarity with corporate governance principles and compliance frameworks.

Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should send their up-to-date CV to: recruitment@amyconsulting.com.ng