Legal and Expansion Officer

3 days ago

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria Welcome2Africa Full time ₦1,800,000 - ₦2,160,000 per year

JOB TITLE: Legal and Expansion Officer

JOB LOCATION: Abuja (FCT)

JOB DETAILS



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  • The Legal and Expansion Officer role at Welcome2africa International is a critical strategic role responsible for supporting the organization's legal compliance, risk management, and business expansion initiatives. This position plays a key role in navigating W2A's expansion project's legal complexities and identifying opportunities for organizational growth across various markets and jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities
Legal Compliance and Research:

  • Conduct in-depth legal research on regulatory requirements
  • Ensure organizational compliance with local and international laws
  • Monitor changes in legal landscapes affecting the organization

Business Expansion Support:

  • Assist in developing market entry strategies
  • Conduct thorough market feasibility studies
  • Analyze potential legal barriers to expansion

Contract Management:

  • Draft, review, and analyze legal contracts and agreements
  • Ensure contractual terms align with organizational objective
  • Provide legal interpretations of complex contract terms

Strategic Support:

  • Provide legal insights for strategic decision-making
  • Support organizational strategic planning
  • Offer legal perspectives on business initiatives
  • The Legal and Expansion Officer will be reporting directly to the Legal and Expansion Lead and also perform other duties as deemed fit by the Lead.

Requirements
Education: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB), membership in a recognized legal body is an added advantage

Experience:

  • 3+ years of legal experience, with a strong background in corporate law, government relations, project management and compliance.
  • Notable experience in supporting organizational growth, and providing legal administrative support.
  • Strong understanding of corporate legal principles and proficiency in legal document preparation.
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance processes.
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with a track record of managing contracts and legal agreements.
  • Ability to manage and mitigate legal risks in emerging markets and across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Excellent research and documentation skills.

Benefits

  • Salary: N150,000 – N180,000 monthly.
  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage for you and your dependents.
  • Competitive Salary: Attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Flexible Work Environment: Support for work-life balance with flexible working hours.
  • Networking Opportunities: Engage with key stakeholders and international partners in the agribusiness and energy sectors.
  • 13th-month salary, based on organizational performance.
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects and collaborate with a diverse and talented team

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the ongoing Welcome2Africa job recruitment, visit the job APPLICATION PORTAL to submit your application

Note: If you are a seasoned legal professional with a passion for governance, expansion, and government relations, we encourage you to apply


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