Legal Officer (LO0126)

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a proactive and detail - oriented Legal Officer to manage the company’s legal affairs, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive effective debt recovery processes.
• The ideal candidate will play a key role in safeguarding the company’s legal interests while supporting business operations and revenue protection.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, and operational matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and SLAs with clients and vendors
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Manage litigation, disputes, and external counsel where required
• Monitor legal risks and advise management on mitigation
• Work closely with Finance and Operations teams to initiate and manage legal proceedings for recovery of debts
• Support internal policy development and governance frameworks
• Assist with regulatory filings, licenses, and statutory documentation
• Provide legal support for HR matters, including disciplinary actions and employment disputes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B)
• Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL) and active membership of the NBA
• 5 – 7 years post - call experience, preferably in a corporate or security services environment
• Proven experience in debt recovery, credit control, and litigation
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian commercial and labor laws
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Salary
N400,000 - N500,000 / month.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: career@foresightis.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.