Legal Officer at JV Management Consulting

Job Description

• Our client is seeking a smart, detail-oriented, and proactive Legal Officer to join its team in Owerri.
• The successful candidate will provide legal and administrative support in contract management, compliance, documentation, property transactions, and corporate governance activities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and proofread contracts, agreements, letters, and legal documents.
• Support property acquisition processes, title verification, and legal due diligence activities.
• Assist with regulatory compliance, statutory filings, and correspondence with government agencies.
• Maintain legal records, contract databases, and corporate documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, reports, and briefing notes.
• Support dispute resolution and legal risk management activities.
• Assist with preparation of resolutions, governance documents, and compliance reports.
• Ensure proper filing, safekeeping, and confidentiality of legal documents.

Requirements

• LL.B and B.L qualifications.
• Qualified to practice law in Nigeria.
• 1 – 3 years post-call experience.
• Experience in legal practice, real estate, corporate, commercial, or compliance-related roles will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of contract drafting, legal research, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.