Senior Legal Officer at Fort Knox Group

Salary: ₦9,000,000 – ₦10,000,000 Per Annum
Benefits: Leave Allowance, HMO, 13th Month Salary

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate service level agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company policies.
• Identify potential legal risks and provide recommendations to mitigate them.
• Provide legal advice to management and internal teams on operational matters.

Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with regulatory authorities and relevant agencies.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise the organization on legal implications.

Litigation & Dispute Management

• Manage litigation matters and liaise with external counsel when necessary.
• Support the resolution of legal disputes involving the organization.
• Track and manage legal cases to ensure timely closure.

Corporate & Company Secretarial Support

• Provide company secretarial support and manage required corporate filings.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing internal company policies and governance documents.
• Oversee filing and registration of trademarks, patents, and trade names.

Legal Documentation & Records

• Maintain proper documentation and records of legal agreements and filings.
• Ensure service level agreements are executed and renewed in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
• 5 – 7 years’ relevant legal experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry will be an added advantage.
• Strong legal drafting and contract negotiation skills
•  Knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance requirements
•  Litigation management and dispute resolution experience
•  Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•  Strong organizational and time management abilities
•  High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion