9 Legal Intern jobs in Nigeria
Legal Executive
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The Legal Executive will provide legal support across the business by drafting and reviewing contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining proper documentation. The role includes supporting corporate governance processes, liaising with regulators and external stakeholders, and managing pre-litigation and dispute matters. The Legal Executive will also contribute to compliance frameworks, policies, and training, while performing other duties as assigned by the Head of Legal or Management.
Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.Provide legal advisory services to business units on transactions and operations.Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (CAC,SEC,FIRS,SON,IP filings,etc).Maintain proper documentation and database of contracts, licenses, permits, and regulatory fillings. Support in corporate governance duties,including preparing board/shareholder resolutions and meeting minutes.Liaise with regulatory bodies,external solicitors, and other stakeholders.Handle pre-litigation matters, manage disputes, and provide support in litigation and arbitration.Assist in developing internal compliance frameworks, policies, and training.Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the head of legal or Management.RequirementsLL.B. degree in Law.B.L. (Called to the Nigerian Bar)2-5 years post call experience in a corporate legal department or reputable law firm.Proven experience in contract management, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.Experience with company secretarial duties is desirable.Excellent knowledge of Nigerian corporate and commercial law.Strong legal drafting and analytical skills.Good negotiation and advisory skills.Proficiency in MS office suite and legal research tools.High attention to detail, confidentiality, and integrity.Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and under pressure.Proactive and result oriented.Ethical and professional in conduct.Good organizational and time management skills.Strong problem solving ability.Benefits Competitive Salary 13th Month Allowance Leave Allowance Monthly Performance Bonus Retirement Savings Medical Coverage Group Life Insurance Paid Time Off Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentLegal Officer
Posted 576 days ago
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Legal Associate
Posted 602 days ago
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About Us
Sabi is Africa’s leading provider of enabling infrastructure powering the distribution of goods and services. Our platform enables and empowers a broad ecosystem of users, allowing retail merchants, exporters, aggregators, distributors, and manufacturers to grow their capabilities using Sabi’s technology rails. These rails provide access to physical goods supply, logistics, business tools, financial services and data insights. Since it’s launch in 2021, Sabi has grown to be the largest B2B marketplace serving sub-Saharan Africa. Our Values Excellence - Be the Best. Highest standards. Consistently. Value Focused - Make sure we give users the best value. All the time. Big minds - Innovate. Think big. Be open. Don’t be petty. No ego. No castles. Knuckle down - Do the work. Get your hands dirty. Deliver Kindness - Be considerate. Life is stressful enough Ownership - Everything is your job. Take responsibility. Drive it. Simplicity - Strip it down. Get to the essence. Job PurposeAs a Legal Associate, you will contribute to the legal function of the organization, working closely with the legal team to ensure legal compliance, risk management, and the overall success of the company. The role requires a combination of legal expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a corporate environment.
Job Responsibilities Provide commercial legal support to all departmental projects and job functions under the supervision of the Legal Lead.Ensure the development of service level agreements for service support and delivery.Conduct research on assigned issues, using existing law files and alternative sources (e.g., computer-assisted searches using the internet, intranet and/or other databases), analyzing information, and summarizing findingsConduct comparative legal analyses on a range of issues in various areas, identifying legal and policy issues, researching relevant precedents, and proposing appropriate solutionsHandle confidential material and sensitive information discretely.Provide administrative and company secretarial as assigned by the Legal Lead.Ensure data information requests are in compliance with data protection lawsProvide support with file management and project tracking, as required.Collaborate with other departments to develop and implement internal policies and procedures that align with legal requirements.Manage and protect the organizations intellectual property rights, including trademarks and copyrights. Requirements Special Skills and Qualifications LLB/BL with a minimum of 4 years of Legal experience in a related industry. Strong knowledge of corporate and/or commercial law; commitment and enthusiasm in the delivery of the organizations objectives.Banking & Finance, Private Equity & Venture Capital, and/or Merger & Acquisition experience is required.Excellent written &verbal communication skills.Excellent team working ability to ensure smooth operation in the Legal Unit as a whole.Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.Meticulous attention to detail in reviewing legal documents and identifying potential legal risks.Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make recommendations by using data and judgment that is consistent with company culture as well as standards, practices, policies, procedures, or governing law.Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced business environment, managing multiple tasks and priorities.Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying abreast of changes in relevant laws and regulations.Familiarity with legal research databases, document management systems, and other legal technology tools. Candidate Specification Motivated by the mission of Sabi Pragmatic with quantitative and analytical ability and attention to detail Driven, independent thinker and leader who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with fast-changing priorities High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency. A focus on execution. Willing and able to get hands dirty. Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and attack problems and projects as they arise, where you will need to set out a clear structure, method and outcomes yourself . Benefits Rapid Career Growth Annual Training Budget Robust Health Coverage, including Optical Cover, and Dental Cover Wellness Programs, including Free Gym Cover Free Spa Cover Competitive Pension Plan Opportunity to work in other global office. Life Cover Performance Bonus Paid Vacation Days Fully-funded Team Bonding ActivitiesLegal Officer @Kirikiri
Posted 540 days ago
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Legal Officer at Kirikiri Area Of Lagos
Excellent written and verbal communicationExceptional leadership skillsAbility to prepare complex legal documentsKnowledge of all applicable laws, rules and regulationsHigh attention to detailStrong negotiation skillsNote: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that salary is open to negotiationLEGAL EXECUTIVE @Lekki, Internet Services
Posted 576 days ago
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Legal Executive would have the following responsibilities:
Creation, Sign Off and maintaining data of all Telecommunication Agreements signed by the company with their clientsCreation, Sign Off and maintaining data of all Agreements signed by the company with their partners and vendors.Ensuring the company functions as per the Law of Land and Legal framework is adhered toAdvise and represent clients in courts, before government agencies, and in private legal mattersDraft a wide variety of legal agreementsProvide advice on corporate legal issues and business matters.Provide internal advisory services to the business units and departments within the Company.Provide commercial legal support to all departmental projects and job functions.Accurate and timely advice the executives and employees on changes to the law affecting the companyEnsure the development of service level agreements for service support and delivery.Monitor the maintenance of the registers and other records required to be maintained by the Company under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).Assist in the development of guidelines, policies, procedures.Analyze and review legal agreements, legislation and documents for the Board.Regularly ensure (internal & external) compliance with laid down guidelines, policies and procedures; investigate issues of non-compliance as may be required.Any other duties as may be assigned§ Managing Director
§ CIO & other Directors
§ All HODs
§ All Employees
RequirementsFair Knowledge of Telecom Technologies:
Internet Bandwidth & Leased Circuits,Smart Solutions & Internet of Things (IoT),Internet BroadbandSoft skills:
Proven experience as a legal counsel in business environmentExcellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law, intellectual property rights, copyrights and patents according to Nigerian LawFull comprehension of the influences of external environment of a corporationDemonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategiesHigh degree of professional ethics and integritySound judgement and ability to analyze situations and informationOutstanding communication skillsA high level of ConfidentialityCritical thinking skillsPersuasive SkillsAnalytical skills and Attention to detailsAbility to create strong positioning of Organization, Management and self§ Number of Agreements Signed Off
§ Percentage of Agreements Signed against existing clients
§ Initiatives towards making Legal Framework Business Friendly & Protecting Company’s interest
§ Agreement Turnaround Time
A graduate degree in LawNYSC CertifiedMinimum of 3 years of experience in Legal Department in Telecommunications Industry with a fair knowledge of laws & by laws of NCC and other communication agencies.
BenefitsN1,200,000 to N1,560,000 per annum plus other benefits
NOTES: 1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 2. Please apply only with latest and updated CV 3. Please copy your cv toGroup Head - Audit, Legal and Compliance.
Posted 575 days ago
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Our client is a manufacturer and distributor of high-integrity machine tools and other engineering products and spares designed to serve the project, operation, and maintenance needs of a range of industries. Due to Expansion, they are currently in need of a Group Head - Audit, Legal and Compliance.
Job Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Responsibilities:•Manage all corporate litigations and legal risks across the group. •Draft review and negotiate commercial agreements and all legal documents. •Review the work of colleagues when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or training. •Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies. •Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously. •Manage the performance of internal audits and external audits of suppliers •Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues. •Draft, modify and implement company policies. •Collaborate with corporate counsels and HR department to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations •Assess the business’s future ventures to identify possible compliance risks. •Monitor compliance, licensing, and company secretarial requirements of the group. •Perform detailed research on legal matters and bring up recommendations for improved performance. •Liaise with Regulators as well as internal business divisions to ensure a sound understanding of compliance requirements, and governance issues and advise management of emerging compliance issues thus guiding the group in the establishment of controls to mitigate risks.
Job Requirements:•Bachelor's Degree in Law or related discipline with 15 years of hands-on experience as head of legal/regulatory compliance in a significant manufacturing concern. •Work experience in an internal audit environment •Admission into Bar and the ability to think outside the box and demonstrate commercial application of legal knowledge are necessary. •In-depth knowledge of the industry’s standards and regulations. •Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping. •A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality. •An analytical mind able to "see" the complexities of procedures and regulations. •Excellent communication skills.
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