Legal Officer (Male) at the Concept Group

The Concept Group is a diversified holding company established in 1992. It operates several subsidiaries, including:

• Rosabon Financial Services – a prominent financial intermediary and equipment leasing company in Nigeria
• Concept Nova – an enterprise IT solutions provider
• Percy Aitkins – a bureau de change operator

We are currently hiring:

Job Title: Legal Officer (Male)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

The Legal Officer will work under the supervision of the Head of Legal/Company Secretary to provide legal support and advisory services across the organisation. This role is crucial to ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, corporate governance standards, and effective management of commercial contracts and agreements.

Scope of the Role

• Secretarial and corporate matters
• Advisory services
• Litigation and dispute resolution management
• Legal drafting

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review a variety of legal agreements and contracts
• Provide legal advice on corporate issues and business matters
• Offer internal advisory services to different departments within the company
• Ensure registers and records required under CAMA and other statutes are properly maintained
• Assist in developing guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Advise on the most suitable dispute resolution methods
• Liaise with external solicitors to manage litigation cases
• Coordinate Board and Board Committee meetings, including schedules and timetables
• Attend Committee meetings, prepare minutes, and circulate them for review before the next meeting
• File annual returns and post-incorporation documents with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
• Conduct extensive due diligence on prospective clients before legal agreements are signed
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Legal/Company Secretary

Key Performance Indicators

• Drafting agreements using approved templates with zero errors
• Following up independently with agents on perfection tasks
• Managing litigation cases with minimal supervision
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports with up-to-date information
• Proposing innovative ideas for process improvement
• Responding to emails and urgent requests within stated timelines
• Meeting deadlines for drafting and reviewing agreements
• Maintaining positive relationships with team members and colleagues

Requirements

• LL.B and B.L degree (minimum of Second Class Lower) with at least 2 years’ post-Law School Call experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, regulations, and statutes governing financial institutions
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling legal matters
• Good understanding of company and commercial law
• Proven experience in litigation

Core Knowledge Areas

• Corporate and commercial law
• Regulatory compliance
• Corporate governance
• Litigation management
• Legal research

Skills and Competencies

• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Innovation and creativity
• Time management and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Analytical and research skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities
• Flexibility and adaptability

Application Details

Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs with “Legal Officer” as the subject line of the email.