PR24 is a specialist provider of risk management solutions and security services. We are recruiting to fill the position of an Entry-level Legal Officer & Risk Analyst in Lagos, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance, etc.)
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advise on possible legal issues
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority, etc.), creating relations of trust
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to ensure the company's full legal rights
• Analyze data to better understand potential risks, concerns and outcomes of decisions
• Aggregate data from multiple sources to provide a comprehensive assessment
• Create reports, summaries, presentations and process documents to display results
• Develop systems and processes for gathering and storing data for future analytic projects
• Conduct research into potential clients and understand the risks of accepting each one or decisions to be made by clients
• Identify economic and financial trends that may present a risk to the company
• Monitor internal and external data points that may affect the risk level of a decision
• Conduct your work with integrity and responsibility
• Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation

Requirements

• Proven experience as a legal counsel in the business environment
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
• A high degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Outstanding communication skills
• B.Sc Degree in Law
• Qualified to practice law in Nigeria, with a strong academic background and recognized experience in a law firm;
• Self-starter and with the ability to work collaboratively with other staff in legal and other departments.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet daily deadlines for projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to inform managers and other stakeholders of results
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, other analysis programs
• Ability to manage multiple projects and programs at the same time to complete work
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively
• Minimum of 0 - 2 years work experience.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of their CV (PDF format only) using the "Job title" as subject of the email.