Legal Officer
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LeadCapital Plc, a leading Nigerian financial services firm specializing in Financial Advisory and Corporate Finance, is hiring a Legal Officer in Lagos. The role covers drafting legal documents, regulatory filings with CAC, SEC and NGX, board meeting coordination, and support for capital and debt-raising transactions. Requires BA/BSc/HND and 2-4 years of experience.
- Full-time Legal Officer role at LeadCapital Plc, a SEC-registered financial services firm in Lagos
- Requires BA/BSc/HND qualification and 2-4 years of relevant experience
- Drafts contracts, leases, NDAs, MOUs, SLAs and brokerage agreements
- Handles regulatory filings with CAC, SEC and NGX, including annual returns
- Supports board meetings, AGMs and capital/debt-raising transactions
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Original source description
LeadCapital Plc is a leading financial services institution in Nigeria, with expertise in Financial Advisory and Corporate Finance. The company has shareholders fund in excess of N2billion and a clientele that spans across Government, Institutional and Individual clients. LeadCapital Plc is registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) as an Iss...
Legal Officer
Job Type: Full Time
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
2 - 4 years
Location: Lagos
Job Field: Legal and Regulatory
About the job
We are seeking a competent, detail-Oriented, and commercially minded legal officer to join our team
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting in the preparation, rendition, and filing of the Annual Report & Accounts to meet legal requirements (CAC, SEC & NGX)
- Filing annual returns and audited accounts in collaboration with the company secretary.
- Organizing and planning board meetings and the annual general meeting, ensuring all stakeholders are adequately represented.
- Drafting, executing, and perfecting legal documents, including contracts, leases, NDAs, and client correspondence
- Liaising with the GMD & Chairman to ensure timely and compliant business conduct.
- Maintaining and organizing legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
- Recording and maintaining minutes for in-house meetings.
- Managing and safeguarding the Company’s Seal and Register of Sealed documents.
- Conducting research and analysis to assist executives in decision-making processes.
- Acting as a primary point of contact for executives internally and externally.
- Communicating with clients, vendors, and external parties on behalf of executives.
- Implementing and maintaining office policies and procedures while ensuring confidentiality.
- Liaising with external solicitors on debt recovery cases.
- Drafting legal agreements such as NDAs, MOUs, SLAs, brokerage agreements, and noncircumvention agreements.
- Assisting in capital and debt-raising transactions by reviewing fundraising term sheets, underwriting agreements, and vending agreements.
- Facilitating brokerage transactions between the company and foreign external parties.
- Assisting in the registration of securities like NDR with the SEC.
- Organizing and maintaining filing systems, both physical and electronic.
- Handling correspondence, including drafting and proofreading emails, letters, and other documents.
- Gathering, compiling, and analyzing information to assist executives in decision-making processes.
- Communicating with stakeholders and ensuring the timely completion of tasks. Serving as a primary point of contact for executives, both internally and externally.
- Communicating with clients, vendors, and other external parties on behalf of the executive.
- Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of office policies and procedures.
Requirements
LL.B from a recognized university.
BL qualification and admission to the Nigerian Bar.
Minimum of 2–4 years’ relevant post-call experience, preferably within a corporate, financial services, investment, banking, or related environment.
Good knowledge of Nigerian corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory law.
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
Excellent legal research, analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with different teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant productivity tools.
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Method of Application
- Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
- Jobs@leadcapitalng.com
- using "Application – Legal Officer" as the subject of the email.
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