Corporate Legal Advisor Vacancy at Softcom

Softcom is a group of professionals whose overarching goal is to add value. For 3 years, we have supported organisations in their quest for impact and growth using Technology. 

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Position: Corporate Legal Advisor

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Softcom creates some of Africa’s most cutting-edge software products, and we want you to be a part of our team.
• We are currently in search of an experienced Corporate Legal Advisor to serve as an in-house counsel and handle all complex legal matters and projects.
• You will ensure the legality of commercial transactions and advise our company on legal rights and duties.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to engage in a positive and creative work environment that offers excellent benefits and a great team to work with.

Main Responsibilities

• Structure, draft and review reports and other legal documents
• Represent company in legal proceedings (administrative boards, court trials etc.)
• Draft and administer all contracts
• Negotiate deals and attend company meetings
• Consult and handle all corporate legal processes (e.g. intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, financial/securities offerings, compliance issues, transactions, agreements, lawsuits, patents)
• Develop company policy and position on legal issues
• Research, anticipate and guard company against legal risks
• Guide managers and ensure compliance with rules and regulations

Required Qualifications

• LL.B, LL.M
• Five (5) years proven experience in Corporate Law.
• Proven comparable law firm experience
• Proven background on corporate law (contract law, tax law, accounting, securities law, bankruptcy, intellectual property rights, licensing)