Legal/Contract Officer at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Profile: The Legal/Contract Officer will be a critical part of the Legal/Contract and Compliance Department of SFH. S/He will draft and vet agreements across SFH Nigeria and its Platforms in line with donor, legal, regulatory, and other contractual requirements. S/He will ensure that procurement contracts are properly drafted to ensure value for money and in compliance with all requirements. S/He will provide contract management services to SFH Management and the Board. S/He will provide legal advice and opinion on any matter required by SFH. S/He will participate in the corporate and secretarial function of SFH which includes preparation for Board Meetings, taking of minutes and filings at the Corporate Affairs Commission. S/He will assist the Head of Legal/Contract and Compliance Department to ensure SFH Intellectual Property (IP) are filed and protected. S/He will assist in the registration of new platforms/entities and IPs to be filed and provide any other business support. S/He will assist in contractual and regulatory compliance to ensure that SFH adheres to all its contractual and legal obligations.

Job-role: The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Legal drafting of documents such as contracts, bids leases, subawards, and various litigation support documents in a concise and clear manner using appropriate legal terms.
• Stakeholder/Third Party Management – systematically and efficiently manage contract creation and execution for the purpose of maximising business, financial and operational performance
• Company secretarial - prepare board documents and memoranda, take minutes, file necessary documents of the Corporate Affairs Commission, advise on governance and related statutory compliance needs.
• Legal research – conduct research using online and other resource, know where to find the Law and apply same to everyday and critical issues.
• Litigation management for some aspect of issues that arise from matters in Court.
• Compliance – work with other Departments to assist with SFH compliance obligations: contractual and regulatory.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess the LLB and B.L degrees
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility working with and advising different Clients including Corporate entities, Government and Regulatory Agencies and individuals.

Skills and Competencies required

• Legal drafting
• Legal advisory
• Contract Management
• Company secretarial
• Excellent analytical and logical reasoning
• Excellent writing and oral communication skill
• Good problem-solving ability
• Integrity, accountability and honesty
• Ability to manage varied tasks across multiple projects and departments while maintaining composure and confidence. 

Compensation & Benefits:

The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented young professionals.

Closing Date:

This vacancy closes two weeks from the date of publication.

All applications will be treated in confidence. Interested persons without the minimum requirements need not apply.  We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. SFH is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.