About ECLAT HR Consulting
Éclat HR is a progressive Human Resource Management Firm headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria. As a team of dedicated professionals from diverse fields—ranging from Law and Accounting to Corporate Strategy and Medicine—we serve clients nationwide with workable systems, structures, and people-focused solutions. We are dedicated to operational excellence, taking individual responsibility for our clients' success and managing their resources with the utmost care.
The Opportunity: Legal Officer
Are you a dynamic legal professional looking to elevate your career? ECLAT HR Consulting is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Legal Officer to join our robust team. This role reports directly to the Head of Legal / Legal Manager and offers an exceptional opportunity to handle a rich portfolio of corporate, commercial, regulatory, and litigation matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and guidance to the organization and clients on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and litigation matters.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and vet contracts, agreements, memoranda, legal opinions, policies, and other legal documents.
- Represent clients in courts, tribunals, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
- Prepare and file court processes, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, written addresses, appeals, and other legal documents.
- Conduct comprehensive legal research and provide sound legal opinions and recommendations on complex legal issues.
- Manage litigation matters from commencement through judgment and enforcement while ensuring compliance with court rules and timelines.
- Attend court sittings, client meetings, negotiations, and case conferences as required.
- Advise clients on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, company secretarial matters, and commercial transactions.
- Conduct legal due diligence and support corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and business restructuring.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, government agencies, external counsel, and other stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies while identifying and mitigating legal risks.
- Maintain accurate records of legal documents, contracts, case files, and statutory filings.
- Monitor developments in legislation, case law, and regulatory requirements and provide timely updates.
- Support debt recovery, employment matters, and other legal proceedings as required.
- Perform other legal duties as assigned by the Head of Legal or Managing Partner.
Job Requirements
- Qualifications: LL.B and B.L. qualifications with a valid Call to the Nigerian Bar.
- Experience: 2–3 years post-call experience with hands-on experience in both Corporate and Litigation Practice.
- Legal Knowledge: Strong knowledge of Nigerian corporate and litigation laws.
- Skills: Excellent legal drafting, research, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
- Tech Savviness: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Work Ethic: Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Required Competencies
- Strong knowledge of Corporate and Commercial Law.
- Sound understanding of Civil and Criminal Litigation procedures.
- Excellent legal drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
- Strong legal research and analytical abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and meet court deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs@eclathrconsulting.com.ng using the position as subject of email.
