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Lead, Legal Officer
About this role
Green Africa, a Lagos-based airline, is seeking a Lead, Legal Officer to provide ongoing legal counsel on corporate and regulatory matters. The role involves managing contracts, governance, property, taxation, labour, and regulatory compliance, and advising on legal risks and liabilities of business transactions. The officer will draft, review and negotiate contracts and policy documents, ensure statutory filings and training are in place, and stay updated on relevant laws and policies. The position targets candidates with a law degree, Nigerian Law School certification, and 5–7 years in commercial, corporate or regulatory environments; aviation experience is a plus.
What you would do
- Provide ongoing legal guidance on corporate, governance, contracts, property, taxation and labour matters.
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts and policy documents for the company.
- Assess contract status, legal risks and liabilities of business transactions.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, including statutory meetings, filings, training, policies and remittances.
- Stay current with developments in relevant laws and regulatory policies.
- Conduct legal research to support the company and provide legal solutions.
- Provide legal protection and services to the company, its officers and talents.
- Advise on legal standing and regulatory requirements as needed.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's Degree in Law and Nigerian Law School certification.
- 5–7 years of work experience in commercial, corporate or regulatory environments.
- MBA/LLM or professional certification is an added advantage.
- Experience in aviation is advantageous.
- Proven knowledge of corporate law and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with strong legal drafting skills.
- Attention to detail and proficiency in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts.
- Strong negotiation skills to secure favourable terms.
- Good interpersonal, presentation, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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