Senior Legal Officer at Churchgate Group

Job Summary

The Legal Officer will play a critical role in managing and mitigating the company’s legal risks while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position involves supervising and liaising with external counsel to effectively handle litigation matters, ensuring that all cases are robustly defended to uphold the company’s interests. The Legal Officer will provide expert legal advice, participate in contract renegotiations, and mediate disputes to minimize exposure to unnecessary litigation. Additionally, the role requires handling corporate filings, statutory compliance, and conducting searches at the Corporate Affairs Commission for the company and its subsidiaries. The Legal Officer will also be responsible for drafting and maintaining minutes of key meetings and undertaking special tasks or responsibilities as assigned by management or the Head of Department (HOD). This position demands a proactive approach to legal challenges, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to represent the company in diverse forums with professionalism and precision.

Job Details

1. Supervise, liaise and assist external counsels in diligently representing the company in all litigation matters instituted in Lagos and to prepare appropriate responses to counsels to ensure that every suit is watertight and adequately conveys the intention of the company.
2. Advise on legal matters and represent the company in meetings on legal matters.
3. Re-negotiate contracts and enter into dispute resolution mediation on behalf of the company, towards avoiding unnecessary litigation.
4. Filing of returns and other statutory filings at the Corporate Affairs Commission on behalf of member companies in the Group.
5. Undertaking searches, obtaining Certified True Copies (CTC), and performing other set tasks at the Corporate Affairs Commission on behalf of member companies in the Group.
6. Take minutes of various meetings as required by management.
7. Carry out specific task assigned by management. 
8. Other responsibilities as may be delegated by HOD or Management

Educational qualification:

1. LLB with 7 to 10 years  post call.  Candidate must be grounded in Litigation.

Required Skill:

1. Legal Knowledge and Expertise
2. Analytical and Critical Thinking
3. Communication Skills
4. Attention to Detail
5. Organizational and Time Management
6. Research Skills
7. Ethical Judgment and Integrity
8. Interpersonal Skills
9. Risk Management
10. Technical Skills
11. Leadership and Teamwork