CORPORATE TRANSACTIONAL SUPPORT OFFICER AT FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA LIMITED | CORPORATE TRANSACTIONAL SUPPORT OFFICER IN LAGOS

About Company:

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria's largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings. With more than 10 million customer accounts, FirstBank has over 750 branches providing a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services. The Bank has international presence through its subsidiaries, FBN Bank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FBNBank DRC, FBNBank Ghana, FBNBank Gambia, FBNBank Guinea, FBNBank Sierra-Leone and FBNBank Senegal, as well as its Representative Offices in Johannesburg, Beijing and Abu Dhabi.

Job Description:

Are you a meticulous legal professional with a sharp eye for the complexities of international trade and structured finance? We are seeking a Legal Officer to join our specialist team. You will act as a strategic advisor to our Strategic Business Units (SBUs), navigating the legal intricacies of project finance, derivatives, and large-scale telecommunications and energy deals. This is a role for a detail-oriented lawyer who can protect the Bank's interests in high-stakes negotiations while ensuring absolute compliance with global security and continuity standards.

Requirements:

1. Specialized Financial Advisory

• Structured & Project Finance: Provide expert advisory on complex financing structures, including Oil & Gas, Telecommunications, and Derivatives, ensuring the Bank’s rights and privileges are ironclad.

• International Trade: Under the guidance of the Team Lead, manage the legal risks associated with cross-border trade, highlighting obligations and the consequences of potential breaches.

• Opinion Leadership: Conduct deep legal research to prepare opinions on day-to-day operational issues, serving as a reliable knowledge base for the unit.

2. Transactional Drafting & Negotiation

• Instrument Drafting: Prepare and vet a comprehensive range of local and cross-border Bonds and Guarantees, ensuring the removal of adverse clauses.

• Commercial Documentation: Draft and review critical documents including Loan Agreements, Corporate Guarantees, Letters of Hypothecation, Equipment Leases, and Deeds of Release.

• Negotiation Support: Attend high-level meetings with SBUs to negotiate commercial terms, ensuring the Bank enters into synergistic and legally sound partnerships.

3. Due Diligence & Corporate Governance

• Corporate Verification: Conduct, analyze, and interpret searches on Certificates of Incorporation and registration for corporate entities to ensure counterparty legitimacy.

• Subsidiary Support: Provide general advisory services to the Bank’s subsidiaries, aligning their operations with the Group’s legal framework.

• Compliance Stewardship: Ensure 100% adherence to Information Security (ISO 27001) and Business Continuity Management (BS25999) policies.

Qualifications and Skills:

Note on Discrepancy: The responsibilities listed are strictly legal/banking duties. To perform these, the following profile is standard:

• Academic Foundation: Minimum of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and B.L. (Member of the Nigerian Bar). (Note: Your prompt mentioned an IT discipline; if this is an IT Compliance role, the duties should be reframed toward Tech-Law or GRC).

• Professional Experience: 5+ years of experience in Corporate/Commercial Law, ideally within a Financial Institution or a Top-tier Law Firm.

• Specialization: Proven experience in Structured Finance, Oil & Gas, or Telecommunications financing.

• Technical Savvy: Familiarity with Information Security Management (ISO 27001) and Business Continuity initiatives.

• Advanced Credentials: A Master’s degree (LLM) or professional certifications (e.g., ICSAN) is a significant advantage.

Salary

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