In-House Legal Counsel at Torilo

Job Description

• The In-House Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing strategic legal guidance across our business units, ensuring legal compliance, managing contracts, mitigating risks, and supporting business operations. This role requires a dynamic legal professional with strong business acumen who can work closely with multiple departments.

Job Responsibilities

General Legal Advisory & Compliance

• Provide legal advice on company operations, contracts, policies, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on legal trends affecting the business.
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, including vendor agreements, NDAs, partnership agreements, and service agreements.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with terms and deadlines.
• Maintain a contract database and track key obligations.

Intellectual Property & Data Privacy

• Manage trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Advise on intellectual property protection strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and develop data protection policies.
• Respond to data subject requests and manage data breaches.

Risk Management & Disputes

• Identify and assess potential legal risks, developing mitigation strategies.
• Advise on insurance coverage and claims.
• Handle customer disputes, employment-related legal matters, and potential litigation.

Tech Academy-Specific Legal Support

• Draft and review student enrollment agreements and instructor contracts.
• Advise on accreditation, licensing, and educational compliance.
• Ensure compliance with advertising and accessibility laws.

BizEdge-Specific Legal Support

• Draft and review software licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, and SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws concerning HR software.
• Advise on employment law compliance within HRIS features.
• Work with IT on cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.

Employment Law & Corporate Governance

• Advise on employee contracts, policies, and HR compliance.
• Assist with work visa applications and ensure immigration law compliance.
• Support corporate governance, including board meetings and regulatory filings.

Real Estate & Property Management

• Draft and negotiate commercial lease agreements.
• Advise on tenancy agreements, property maintenance, and compliance.

Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B) and admission to the Nigerian Bar or relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an in-house legal counsel or in a corporate law firm.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate law, intellectual property, and employment law.
• Experience in technology, SaaS, or education-related legal matters is a plus.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.