Legal Officer (Lawyer) Job at Nocturnus Security Limited

Nocturnus Security Limited is an established and fast growing, modern private security company with a niche for excellent service delivery, we offer best in class security services; we churn out properly trained individuals and teams, utilizing cutting edge security gadgets and equipment. We came into business as seasoned security experts having acquired huge experience in industrial security, para-military and intelligence organisations.

We are recruiting for the below position:

Job Position: Legal Officer (Lawyer)

Job Location: Abuja

Description

• The candidate will work under the supervision of the Company Secretary / Legal Adviser
• He / she will work to ensure and enhance the legal protection and minimise the legal risk exposures of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities
Legal Advisory:

• Provide legal advice, representation and support the company for all legal matters
• Analyze and review legal agreements, legislation and documents for the company
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to department especially on contract
• Support the review and reporting of progress of outstanding litigation
• Provide inputs to form business deals and contracts
• Read and understand the contracts and agreements of the company to identify possible problems.

Legal Documentation:

• Support the drafting of legal documents by creating preliminary drafts of legal documents and correspondence
• Assist in reviewing draft legal documents to ensure compliance with all statutory or legal requirements
• Prepare reports, letters and agreements
• Keep proper documentation of all legal documents for maintaining confidentiality of business transactions and proprietary documents
• Any other duties as assigned by the Company Secretary / Legal Adviser.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Degree in Law (LLB)
• Minimum of 4 years post call to bar experience in a corporate environment
• Member of the Nigerian Bar Association.
• Gender: Male or Female (Preferable)

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent Knowledge of Company and Employment Laws
• Contract Drafting
• Research and Administrative Tasks
• Relationship Management
• Good Planning and Organisational Skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer Literate and Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Person Specification:

• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• A logical thinker who pays attention to details
• Excellent time management skills.

Salary
Competitive.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Motivation Letter to: career@nocturnussecurity.com using the job title as the subject of the e-mail  
Or
Submit a hard copy of their CV and motivation letter at:
No 4 Odienna Close, Off Libreville Street,
Aminu Kano Crescent,
Wuse 2 - Abuja.

Call for enquiries: 09050126891.