Legal Officer Job at Altara Credit

At Altara, our mission is simple: to improve the lives of Nigerians. To do this, Altara and its dedicated team seek to tackle a critical challenge in Africa - access to payment solutions that make product prices more digestible.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Legal Officer
Job Location: Oyo

Job Description

• Undertake legal research and provide advisory to relevant department
• Provide legal support to the company and its departments via analysis of legal risks and possible impact on potential transactions
• Provide broad based litigation management support
• Maintain litigation property, other records and prepare periodic work reports and updates
• Attend court sessions and liaise with external counsel with respect to litigation, arbitration, tax appeals and any other dispute resolution proceedings
• Provide the company with legal guidance in transactions with third parties
• Participate in negotiations with company’s vendors and relevant government agencies
• Prepare and draft agreements/ contracts, leases and follow through their implementation
• Record and turn in accurate time sheets in a timely matter
• Perform other duties as assigned by Lead or supervisor

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of LL.B or B.L qualification
• 2-3 years post call experience
• In depth knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures, with emphasis on finance matters, labor related matters, interpretation of Nigerian legislation and contractual obligations
• Prior experience in providing a company with legal guidance in transactions with third parties
• Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information
• Good organizational, prioritization and time management skills
• Arbitration and mediation skills
• Excellent communication , presentation and interpersonal skills
• Location: This role will be based in Ibadan and is strictly for Ibadan residents

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: tayodele@altaracredit.com Using the "Job Title" as the subject of the mail.