Legal Officer Job at a reputable company

A reputable gaming company is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Legal Officer

Job Location: HQ, Lagos
Reports to: Snr Legal Adviser / Company Secretary
Department: Legal    
Unit: Legal and Compliance

Job Purpose Statement

• The jobholder shall be responsible for monitoring and/or advising on all legal matters and agent agreements nationwide and also ensure the company complies with the statutory and corporate governance practices and guidelines as observed in the industry.

Key Accountabilities

• Draft a wide variety of legal agreements.
• Provide advice on corporate legal issues and business matters.
• Provide internal advisory services to the business units and departments within the Company.
• Provide commercial legal support to all departmental projects and job functions.
• Provide all such other administrative and other secretarial duties as directed by the Legal Counsel & Company Secretary.
• Assist in the development of guidelines, policies, procedures.
• Analyze and review legal agreements, legislation and documents for the Board.
• Ensure (internal & external) compliance with laid down guidelines, policies and procedures; investigate issues of non-compliance as may be required.
• Review and advice management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Main Contacts
Internal:

• Board members
• Employees
• HR
• Finance

External:

• Agents
• Statutory and Legal Boards
• Lottery Board.

Required Qualifications / Experience

• LLB Law qualification.
• Minimum 3 years post bar legal experience.
• Experience of working in a law firm.
• Working knowledge of legislation and regulations surrounding sporting betting and lottery in Nigeria
• Experienced and familiar with making Court/legal appearances and litigation issues
• Excellent Computer Skills
• Excellent Communication and written Skills
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent team working ability to ensure smooth operation in the Legal Unit as a whole.
• Good research skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: recruitment@mybet9ja.com Using the "Job Title" as Subject of the mail.