Senior Legal Officer at J3 Holdings

Location: Yaba, Lagos

Job Description

• Supervises junior legal officers and other staff providing legal support work.
• Assigns and reviews the work of junior legal officers while providing training, advice, guidance and direction on legal matters.
• Plans, organises and prepares the work programme of the Legal Services of J3 Holdings.
• Represents J3 Holdings in court and before other tribunals on the more complex legal matters.
• Drafts the more complex legal documents including contracts, leases, and agreements.
• Reviews systems, policies and procedures and makes appropriate recommendations to improve productivity and quality service.
• Confers with relevant official of J3 Holdings /Departments and attends meetings to give professional legal advice.
• Prepares and/or reviews legal opinions.
• Reviews legal/court documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Advises on the more complex legal issues related to the administration, interpretation and enforcement of laws pertaining to the operations of J3 Holdings
• Participates in or supervises the preparation of instructions for submission to state central legal agencies on legal matters involving the state.
• Participates in or supervises court case preparation work such as interviewing witnesses, taking depositions and preparing pre-trial briefs and preparing draft pleadings for filing.
• Supervises the conduct of research and analysis on legal matters pertinent to the J3 Holdings operations.
• Participates in and/or supervises the review of existing legislation, rules, and regulations pertaining to the Ministry and recommends / formulates appropriate amendments.
• Reviews systems and procedures and recommends or devises strategies/mechanisms to improve the effectiveness of legal services delivery.
• Leads or participates in negotiations/consultations with external/internal parties.
• Prepares Notes, memoranda, letters, and other documents on legal matters.
• Represents the J3 Holdings on committees and in meetings and others.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements / Skills

• Interested candidates must have a Degree in Law and over 3 years relevant working experience as a PA/Legal Assistant.
• Discretion and trustworthiness: you will often be party of confidential information
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Organisational skills and the ability to multitask
• The ability to be proactive and take the initiative
• Tact, diplomacy and communication skills

Salary
N150,000 - N180,000 monthly.