Assistant Legal Officer at Lantern Books

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Legal Personnel to serve as an in-house counsel to assist in handling ofall legal matters and projects.
• You will ensure the legality of commercial transactions and advise our company on legal rights and duties.

Responsibilities

• Consult and handle all corporate legal processes (e.g. intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, financial/securities offerings, compliance issues, transactions, agreements, lawsuits, patents)
• Develop company policy and position on legal issues
• Research, anticipate and guard company against legal risks
• Guide managers and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
• Structure, draft and review reports and other legal documents
• Represent company in legal proceedings (administrative boards, court trials etc.)
• Draft and administer all contracts
• Negotiate deals and attend company meetings.

Requirements and Skills

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree in Law with 2 - 3 years relevant work experience.
• Proven comparable law firm experience
• Proven background on corporate law (contract law, tax law, accounting, securities law, bankruptcy, intellectual property rights, licensing, zoning laws)
• Excellent negotiation and communications skills
• Administrative and managerial skills
• Analytical ability and strong attention to detail
• Computer skills
• Current licence to practise law.