Job Overview
A Legal Officer is a professional who is responsible for overseeing all legal matters in the organisation.
They handle both internal and external legal concerns, such as compliance and keeping their company out of legal trouble.

Responsibilities
Provide legal counsel where and when necessary.
Ensure the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies and priorities.
Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues
Responsible for ensuring legal compliance where necessary
Collaborate with management to devise efficient defense strategies
Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance
Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulator, external counsel, public authority, etc.), creating relations of trust
Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights
Any other delegated responsibilities

Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Law required; must have been called to bar
Must have 1-3 years of experience
Knowledge of various legal contracts, documentation, processes and policies especially within the real estate, Fin-tech and Technology Industry
Proven background in corporate law (contract law, tax law, accounting, securities law, bankruptcy, intellectual property rights, licensing, zoning laws)
Ability to be proactive in the resolution of issues
Analytical ability, logical reasoning and sound judgment when professionally handling client’s cases
Excellent interpersonal communication skills when working with clients, members of the court and other employees
Current license to practice law
Administrative and Managerial experience preferred.
Salary
N100,000 – N150,000 Monthly.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: olusola@utechnolog.net and copy janetawodele@utechnolog.net using the Job Position as the subject of the email.