Legal Officer

Job Summary

We are seeking a competent, proactive, and detail-oriented Legal Officer to provide legal support and advisory services to the organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, managing contractual obligations, handling legal disputes, and protecting the company's legal interests.

The ideal candidate must possess sound knowledge of corporate law, commercial transactions, employment law, and regulatory requirements within the transportation and logistics industry. He/she must demonstrate excellent legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, and dispute-resolution skills.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to management and various departments on legal matters affecting the organisation's operations.
• Draft, review, vet, and negotiate contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other legal documents.
• Ensure the company's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and statutory requirements governing transportation and logistics operations.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation, government policies, and regulatory requirements affecting the transport industry.
• Handle legal disputes involving drivers, customers, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with external solicitors, courts, law enforcement agencies, and relevant regulatory authorities on legal matters.
• Provide legal support in matters relating to road traffic accidents, vehicle damage, insurance claims, and third-party liabilities.
• Review employment contracts, staff disciplinary matters, and other labour-related legal issues.
• Assist in debt recovery, claims management, and enforcement of contractual obligations.
• Identify potential legal risks and recommend appropriate measures to safeguard the company's interests.
• Maintain proper documentation, custody, and management of legal records and corporate documents.
• Prepare legal opinions, reports, notices, and other legal correspondence for management.
• Support the organisation in litigation management, arbitration, mediation, and other alternative dispute-resolution processes.
• Advise management on corporate governance, statutory filings, and other regulatory obligations.

Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognised institution.
• Barrister-at-Law (B.L) qualification from the Nigerian Law School.
• Must be called to the Nigerian Bar and possess a valid practising status.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant post-call legal experience in a reputable organisation or law firm.
• Experience in the transportation, logistics, haulage, or related industry is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of commercial law, corporate law, labour law, insurance, and transport-related regulations.
• Relevant professional certifications or training in Corporate Governance, Contract Management, or Alternative Dispute Resolution will be an added advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Excellent legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation and dispute-resolution abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of Nigerian laws and regulatory frameworks.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Good judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Competitive Remuneration.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Pension Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities.