Litigation Officer at Konga Online Shopping Limited

Responsibilities

• Review and proofread legal documents, agreements, and contracts, including Portfolio Management Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Lease Agreements, and other related documents.
• Represent the company’s interests, under supervision, during interactions with law enforcement agencies or regulatory bodies, such as the Police, NCC, or NDLEA, when required.
• Interpret laws, regulations, and court decisions affecting the company, and train non-legal staff on relevant compliance issues.
• Perform administrative tasks for the Legal Department, including drafting correspondence, taking minutes during meetings, and circulating action points.
• Prepare and file statutory forms for compliance with regulatory bodies, including the Corporate Affairs Commission and National Communications Commission.
• Stamp documents at the Federal Board of Inland Revenue and Lagos State Inland Revenue Services, and maintain statutory books, such as the Register of Members and Minute Books.
• Collate information, prepare reports, and ensure timely communication of action memos to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage litigation case files, organize court documents, and work with external solicitors on court processes, such as Statements of Claim or Defense.
• Contribute to creating and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs) for legal and administrative processes.
• Verify and process bills of charges and handle administrative tasks for the Legal Department.
• Attend meetings as directed by the Legal Advisory Manager, prepare agendas, and follow up on action items.

Litigation Support

• Monitor litigation cases involving the company, hold watching briefs, and organize court documents under the guidance of senior legal staff.
• Work with external solicitors to prepare and review court documents, such as Statements of Claim, Defense, or Counterclaims.

Process Improvement

• Propose ideas to improve legal and administrative processes and document SOPs for departmental activities.
• Legal/Administrative Support
• Collaborate with the Legal Team and other departments on administrative tasks.
• Serve as a support administrative officer for the Legal Department, managing routine tasks and documentation.

Knowledge/Experience

• Minimum of 4 years post call legal experience, preferably with exposure to a law firm or corporate legal environment.
• Basic understanding of Nigerian laws and regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with team members and external stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Commitment to a culture of service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB)
• Barrister at Law (BL)