Legal Counsel jobs in Lagos

JOB DESCRIPTIONLEGAL OFFICER – MID-LEVEL COUNSEL

Company: OmniRetail Technologies
Department: Legal
Reports To: Group Head, Legal
Experience: 3–5 Years
Industry: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) / Retail / Technology
Employment Type: Full-Time

1. JOB SUMMARY

The Legal Officer – Mid-Level Counsel will provide legal advisory and operational support across the organisation, ensuring that business activities, commercial transactions and corporate operations comply with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies.

The role involves reviewing and drafting commercial agreements, managing legal risks, supporting regulatory compliance, advising business units and handling dispute resolution matters. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders to provide practical, commercially sound legal solutions that support the organisation's business objectives within the FMCG and retail distribution ecosystem.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Legal Advisory and Business Support

• Provide timely legal advice to management and business units on commercial, operational and regulatory matters.
• Interpret applicable laws and regulations and advise on their implications for the organisation.
• Support business teams in identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with business operations.
• Provide legal guidance on business transactions, partnerships, vendor relationships and commercial arrangements.

B. Contract Management and Commercial Transactions

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, distribution agreements, service-level agreements, partnership agreements and procurement contracts.
• Ensure contractual terms adequately protect the organisation's commercial and legal interests.
• Monitor contractual obligations, renewals, termination clauses and compliance requirements.
• Maintain an organised contract management system and ensure proper documentation of executed agreements.

C. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

• Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations and regulatory requirements affecting FMCG, retail distribution and technology-enabled business operations.
• Support compliance with relevant regulatory authorities, including CAC, FCCPC, NAFDAC, SON and other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Conduct periodic legal compliance reviews and identify potential areas of exposure.
• Support the development and implementation of internal policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.
• Advise on data protection, consumer protection, product distribution and other relevant regulatory obligations.

D. Litigation and Dispute Resolution

• Support the management of litigation, claims and other legal disputes involving the organisation.
• Liaise with external solicitors, regulatory authorities and other relevant parties.
• Review legal notices, demand letters and court processes and recommend appropriate responses.
• Explore alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to minimise legal costs and business disruption.
• Maintain an updated litigation and dispute-resolution tracker.

E. Corporate Governance and Company Secretarial Support

• Support corporate governance processes and ensure compliance with statutory obligations.
• Assist with the preparation of board resolutions, minutes, statutory filings and other corporate documentation.
• Support the maintenance of statutory records and corporate registers.
• Ensure timely completion of regulatory filings and other statutory requirements.

F. Employment and Labour Law

• Provide legal support on employment-related matters, including employment contracts, disciplinary processes, employee exits and workplace disputes.
• Review HR policies and employment documentation to ensure compliance with applicable labour laws.
• Advise HR and management on employment-related legal risks and statutory obligations.

3. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognised university.
• Must be a qualified Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (BL).
• Must be an active member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
• Additional certification or training in Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Compliance or Data Protection will be an added advantage.

4. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3–5 years of relevant post-call legal experience.
• Experience in a commercial law firm or an in-house legal department.
• Demonstrable experience in contract drafting, review and negotiation.
• Exposure to regulatory compliance, corporate governance and commercial transactions.
• Experience supporting businesses within FMCG, retail, manufacturing, distribution or technology-driven industries will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with Nigerian corporate, commercial, employment and regulatory frameworks.

5. REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong legal research, interpretation and analytical skills.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation abilities.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to identify, assess and manage legal and regulatory risks.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work within tight deadlines.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

6. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

Performance will be assessed against the following:

• Contract Management: Timely review, drafting and processing of commercial agreements, with minimal contractual errors and risk exposure.
• Legal Advisory: Timeliness, accuracy and effectiveness of legal advice provided to internal stakeholders.
• Regulatory Compliance: Timely completion of statutory filings and compliance obligations, with minimal regulatory breaches.
• Litigation Management: Effective tracking and management of disputes, claims and external legal engagements.
• Risk Mitigation: Identification and proactive resolution of potential legal and regulatory risks.
• Stakeholder Support: Responsiveness and effectiveness in supporting business units on legal matters.
• Documentation and Reporting: Accuracy and proper maintenance of legal records, contracts and compliance documentation.

Pay: From ₦700,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person