Legal Officer at First Excelsia

Our client a leading finance Institution committed to providing best-in-class financial and investment solutions to customers across various sectors of the Nigerian economy is seeking a young, dynamic, diligent, and value-driven legal professional to join its team as a Legal Officer.

The ideal role holder will contribute meaningfully to all legal issues affecting or potentially affecting the operations of its various business units and departments.

Job Responsibilities

• Drafting routine and non-complex legal documents such as Loan Agreements, Service Level Agreements, and Guarantees/Undertakings, Deed of assignments, etc.
• Vetting and preparing legal documents/contracts/agreements that impose liability/responsibilities/duties on the Bank in its relationships with stakeholders.
• Providing legal opinions and advice to Management.
• Ensuring the safekeeping and retrieval of all security documents.
• Liaising with the Company Secretary and external solicitors.
• Safeguarding and properly filing all Board Committee minutes.
• Liaising with the Mortgage Banking Department to conduct searches and verify documents submitted by customers for credit and account opening for corporate customers.
• Maintaining and updating an accurate shareholders register, and distributing share certificates and dividends.
• Managing shareholders' relationships concerning Complaints, Inquiries, and Requests.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the HOD and Management

Person Specification

• LLB degree from a recognized institution, Master's in Law (LLM) will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years post-call experience as a legal officer or similar role
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Excellent organization and crisis management skills
• Proficient understanding of commercial law, especially concerning financial transactions, contracts, and negotiations