Legal Counsel
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 3 – 5 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Law / Legal 
Job Summary
- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join our client. The Legal Counsel will play a vital role in providing legal guidance and support across various aspects of the company’s operations.
- The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in corporate law, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively manage legal risks.
Responsibilities
What You Would Do:
- Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of legal matters to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and legal correspondence.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to stay abreast of changes in legislation and provide proactive recommendations to mitigate legal risks.
- Advise on intellectual property matters, including trademark and copyright issues, and assist in managing the company’s intellectual property portfolio.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including executives and department heads, to assess legal risks and develop strategies for risk mitigation.
- Assist in resolving legal disputes, including participating in negotiations, mediation, and, when necessary, coordinating with external legal counsel for litigation matters.
- Ensure legal compliance by regularly reviewing and updating company policies, procedures, and practices.
- Provide legal support in corporate governance matters, including overseeing corporate filings, maintaining corporate records, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments in relevant laws and regulations to provide proactive legal advice and recommendations.
- Collaborate with external legal counsel, as needed, to ensure effective legal representation and support.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What You Would Need:
- Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree in Law (LL.M) is an added advantage.
- Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience practicing law, preferably focusing on corporate and commercial law.
- Sound knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and legal procedures.
- Familiarity with applicable regulatory and legal obligations, including employment law.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with experience in reviewing and preparing legal documents.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, including the ability to coordinate projects. Able to take end-to-end responsibility.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to identify and mitigate legal risks.
- Familiarity with the media and entertainment industry or sector is an added advantage.
- Membership in the relevant legal association or bar is required.
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