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 Legal Officers.

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