Ha-Shem Ltd Legal Services Lagos Full Time IT & Telecoms Confidential Easy Apply Job Summary The Legal Officer shall be responsible for monitoring and/or advising on all legal matters, commercial contracts, and agreements…  | By Olamide Adedara on August 14, 2025 | Lagos Full Time IT & Telecoms Confidential Easy Apply Job Summary The Legal Officer shall be responsible for monitoring and/or advising on all legal matters, commercial contracts, and agreements. The Legal Officer shall also ensure the company complies with the statutory and corporate governance practices and guidelines as observed in the industry. - Minimum Qualification : Degree
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 3 years
Job Description/Requirements Responsibilities: - Prepare, review, and manage legal documents such as NDAs, SLAs, MSAs, and other contracts relevant to business operations.
- Ensure the company's compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Provide legal advice and support to various departments and company leadership on a range of matters.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks to protect the company's interests.
- Manage overdue customer payments, including drafting demand letters and collaborating with finance and sales teams for resolution.
- Represent the company in legal proceedings and other relevant matters, as needed.
- Safeguard the confidentiality and integrity of all legal documentation and records.
- Offer internal advisory services to business units and support the development of departmental projects.
- Assist in developing and maintaining service level agreements for service support and delivery.
- Monitor statutory registers and other records required under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).
- Undertake additional administrative and secretarial duties as directed by management.
- Contribute to the development of company policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
- Analyse and review legal agreements, legislation, and Board documents to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations.
- Investigate and address areas of non-compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Advise management on the legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by management.
Requirements: - A graduate degree in law (minimum of second class lower).
- Member of the Nigerian Bar Association.
- A minimum of 3 years post-NYSC experience.
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of corporate law; commitment and enthusiasm in the delivery of the organisation's objectives.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
- Good understanding of general and specific Company and commercial law.
- Excellent team working ability to ensure smooth operation in the Legal Unit as a whole.
- Good research skills.
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