Job Description:Provide operational/ commercial legal support to all departmental and job functions.Support in the development of service level agreements SLAs for service delivery to all DCT business units.Monitor the maintenance of the registers and other records required to be maintained by the Company under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).Analyze and review legal agreements, legislation and documents for Management consent.Liaise with external counsel in the management and resolution of disputes.Ensure compliance with laid down guidelines (with emphasis on deadlines where stipulated), policies and procedures with internal and external parties in/with DCT.Investigate issues of non-compliance and report the same promptly to the HOD.Draft a wide variety of legal agreements as may be contingent on DCT business matters.Provide internal advisory support services on corporate legal matters to business units and departments within DCT.Lead negotiations with third-party claimants, employing strong negotiation skills and legal expertise to resolve disputes and claims.

A bachelors degree in law (LLB, BL) from a recognized institution and a valid license to practice law in Nigeria.

Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a similar in-house legal role within a corporate environment or practicing as a Lawyer.