Legal Officer at Optiva Capital Partners – Apply Now

• The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical abilities, excellent drafting skills, sound legal judgment, and the ability to provide practical legal solutions in a dynamic business environment. The Legal Officer will also support management in mitigating legal risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting the company’s legal interests

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

Legal Advisory & Compliance

• Provide legal advice and guidance on corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory matters.
• Ensure the organization complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may impact the organization and provide recommendations accordingly.
• Assist in developing and reviewing company policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Support compliance monitoring and internal regulatory audits.

Contract Drafting & Documentation

• Draft, review, vet, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
• Prepare legal opinions, memoranda, and advisory reports for management.
• Review commercial agreements to identify legal risks and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Maintain and organize legal documentation and records.
• Ensure contracts are properly executed and safely archived.

Corporate & Commercial Legal Support

• Provide legal support on corporate transactions and business operations.
• Assist with company secretarial and corporate governance functions.
• Conduct due diligence exercises for business transactions and partnerships.
• Support management during negotiations, transactions, and strategic projects.
• Assist in handling matters relating to property transactions and conveyancing documentation.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Assist in managing litigation matters involving the organization.
• Liaise with external solicitors, regulatory agencies, and relevant authorities when necessary.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis to support dispute resolution.
• Support Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes where applicable.
• Prepare legal documentation for court proceedings and hearings.

Research & Regulatory Monitoring

• Conduct detailed legal and regulatory research on statutory requirements and emerging legal developments.
• Analyze legal issues and provide practical recommendations to management.
• Monitor regulatory compliance obligations and maintain updated compliance records.
• Prepare summaries and reports on legal and regulatory matters affecting the organization.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILLSET

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Degree from a recognized institution.
• Barrister at Law (B.L.) qualification from the Nigerian Law School.
• Must be called to the Nigerian Bar and qualified to practice in Nigeria.

Additional certifications in Compliance, Corporate Governance, Arbitration, or Commercial Law will be an added advantage

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 1–3 years relevant legal experience in a law firm, corporate organization, or regulatory institution.
• Experience in corporate law, commercial law, regulatory compliance, and legal research is preferred.
• Exposure to litigation support, contract drafting, and advisory services is an advantage.
• Experience handling legal documentation and regulatory matters in a business environment is desirable.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Legal & Technical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills