Legal Officer

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United Capital Plc

Deadline for Application: July 24, 2025

 

Department: Legal and Company Secretariat

 

Reporting Line: Head, Legal Services

 

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

 

United Capital Plc is a leading African financial and investment banking Group that provides bespoke value-added services to its clients. The company is focused on transforming the African continent by offering innovative investment banking solutions to governments, companies, and individuals. United Capital aims to be the financial and investment role model across Africa, exceeding client expectations and creating superior value for all stakeholders.

Overview

 

The Legal Officer provides essential legal support across the Group’s business units, ensuring all activities are conducted within a robust legal and regulatory framework. The role involves drafting critical documentation, managing contract lifecycles, and supporting the Company Secretariat to maintain high standards of corporate governance.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct first-level drafts and reviews of contracts, agreements and other legal documents under the supervision of the Legal Manager.
  • Provide legal support to the Group’s business units and support functions on day-to-day legal matters.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, memoranda and advisory notes on regulatory, corporate and commercial matters.
  • Maintain and update the Legal Department’s contract database, litigation tracker, regulatory filing records, legal precedents and other departmental records.
  • Provide company secretarial support, including preparing Board and Committee papers, drafting resolutions, maintaining statutory registers and records, and making requisite regulatory filings, where required.
  • Monitor contractual obligations, key milestones and renewal dates, and ensure timely follow-up with relevant stakeholders.
  • Liaise with external solicitors, regulators and other stakeholders on assigned matters and monitor the progress of external legal engagements.
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Legal Managers or the Head, Legal Services.

Job Requirements:

Qualification:

  • LL.B. from a recognised university and B.L. from the Nigerian Law School.
  • Qualified to practise as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

Work Experience:

  • 1-2 years’ post-call experience, preferably in a reputable law firm or financial services organisation.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex legal matters.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Strong organizational discipline with a methodical approach to record keeping.
  • Ability to translate legal requirements into actionable advisory notes.
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to careers@unitedcapitalplcgroup.com with the job title as the subject line.