Agbeyewa Farms is a world-class agribusiness with farm operations in Ekiti State, Nigeria. We have foresight for expansion into Africa whilst we create decent jobs and economic opportunities for local communities and become a force to reckon with in the agribusiness on a global scale.

We are looking out to hire a reliable and well-experienced all-round Senior Legal Officer  to join our capable team of professionals.

Job Brief

The Senior Legal Officer provides timely high-level litigation and/or legal advice, briefings and correspondence on complex areas of law and policy issues to ensure efficient and effective legal services delivery.

Responsibilities

• Member of the Administrative arm of the Organization. Recording Secretary of all statutory meetings.
• When the directorate is called for the purpose, representation of the Directorate at various departmental/unit meetings as instructed by the Director of Legal Services.
• Drafting, reviewing and perfection of legal documents for and on behalf of Organization.
• Representation and protection of the Organization at the court sittings and Multi-Door Court House.
• Constant Legal Research for immediate, short, mid and long term needs of the Organization
• Conduct of legal search of any kind for subjects on behalf of the Organization when the need arises
• When the need arises, representing and protecting the Organization at the Nigeria Police Station and other Security Agencies.
• Frequent Consultations with the Director, Assistant Director and Principal Legal Officers on pending legal matters.
• Handling of Corporate affairs matters as assigned by the Office
• Handling of all other duties as assigned by the Director and relevant personnel and other duties incidental to the optimal performance of the Directorate and the Organization at Large.
• Dual reportage – to be responsible to both the Director of Legal at the Headquarters and the Officer in Charge of the Organization as shall be contained in the organogram of the Subsidiary concerned.
• Prepares Memorandum of Understanding, bills and statutes on administrative matters and conduct research on appropriate emerging legal issues
• Provides representation to the institution in ensuring the efficient handling and winning resolution of all negotiations and disputes

Requirements

•  A graduate degree in law (minimum of second class lower).
• ·Member of the Nigerian Bar Association.
• A minimum 5 years post NYSC experience.
• Possession of a Post graduate qualification (i.e. LLM) is an added advantage
• Discretion and trustworthiness: you will often be party of confidential information
• Excellent written &verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law; commitment and enthusiasm in the delivery of the organization's objectives.
• Good understanding of general and specific Company and commercial law.
• Excellent team working ability to ensure smooth operation in the Legal Unit as a whole.

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• Competitive Compensation.
• 5 - day workweek.
• Flextime.
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Training Programs
• Growth and Development
• Mentoring and Counseling

Office base: Ado-EKITI, Nigeria with approximately 25% travel (within Nigeria and internationally)