LEGAL COUNSEL AT PE LIFTS | LEGAL AND LAW JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

PE LIFTS specializes in designing, installing, and maintaining elevators (lifts) for various types of buildings. PE LIFTS offers a range of solutions to meet the needs and preferences of every customer, such as pneumatic Vacuum elevators, platform elevators, etc.

Job Description:

Legal Advisory & Compliance:

• Advise management on legal rights, obligations, and risks in relation to company operations, contracts, and projects.
• Ensure the company’s operations comply with Nigerian laws, regulations, and industry-specific requirements.
• Monitor changes in legislation and ensure timely updates to company policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on employment, corporate governance, intellectual property, tax, and regulatory compliance matters.

Contract Drafting & Review:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including vendor contracts, client service agreements, partnership agreements, and NDAs.
• Ensure all contracts safeguard the company’s interests and are legally enforceable.

Corporate Governance:

• Maintain statutory records and ensure timely filing of all necessary corporate documents with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and other regulatory bodies.
• Advise the Board of Directors and senior management on governance matters.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management:

• Represent the company in legal proceedings or coordinate with external counsel where required.
• Manage and resolve disputes efficiently to protect the company’s interests.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential legal risks in projects and transactions and recommend preventive strategies.
• Develop internal policies to minimise legal exposure.

Training & Support:

• Conduct internal legal trainings for employees on compliance, contracts, workplace ethics, and other relevant topics.
• Support other departments with legal insights to enable smooth operations.

Requirements:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree from a recognised university.
• Barrister at Law (B.L) from the Nigerian Law School.
• Master of Laws (LL.M) or other relevant certifications (e.g., Chartered Institute of Arbitrators) is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of post-call legal practice experience, preferably with at least 3 years in a corporate/organizational legal role.
• Proven track record in corporate law, contract law, employment law, and regulatory compliances.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to: headhr@pelifts.com using the Job Positon as the subject of the email.