Legal Counsel at New Era Transports Services

Job Summary

• The Legal Counsel will provide legal advisory services to the organization, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, manage contracts, and mitigate legal risks.
• The role supports management by offering sound legal guidance on business operations, corporate governance, and regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely legal advice to management and departments on operational, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Ensure the organization complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and advise management on their impact.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, MOUs, SLAs, and other legal documents.
• Ensure contracts protect the organization’s interests and align with internal policies.
• Maintain an organized contract database and track contract renewals and obligations.
• Identify potential legal risks and propose practical mitigation strategies.
• Support dispute resolution, claims management, and legal negotiations when required.
• Liaise with external legal advisers, regulators, and government agencies as needed.
• Support the implementation of corporate governance frameworks and internal policies.
• Advise on board, management, and shareholder matters where applicable.
• Assist with documentation for management meetings, resolutions, and regulatory filings.
• Prepare legal opinions, reports, and briefs for management decision-making.
• Keep proper records of legal documents, cases, and compliance filings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B); BL qualification and call to the Nigerian Bar required.
• 3–5 years post-call experience (in-house or law firm experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and employment law.
• Excellent drafting and contract negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• Ability to communicate legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.