Legal Professional at Elvaridah

Job Overview:

• We are looking for a skilled Legal Professional to provide comprehensive legal support to our design/creative company.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract law, intellectual property, and general corporate legal matters.
• This is a flexible, pay-as-you-go contract role where you will be paid on a per-project basis.
• This contract role is designed to assist with a variety of legal tasks and ensure our operations remain compliant with relevant laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts including client agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Ensure all contracts comply with legal requirements and company policies.

Intellectual Property:

• Manage and protect the company’s intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
• Advise on issues related to IP infringements and licensing agreements.

Corporate Governance:

• Assist in corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and legal regulations.
• Maintain and update corporate records and documentation.

Legal Compliance:

• Monitor and advise on relevant legal developments and changes in regulations.
• Ensure the company’s operations and business practices comply with all applicable laws.
• Risk Management:
• Identify potential legal risks and provide proactive solutions to mitigate them.
• Advise on legal disputes and coordinate with external legal counsel as needed.

Other Duties:

• Provide general legal support and advice to various departments within the organization.
• Assist with special legal projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited law school.
• A valid license to practice law in Nigeria.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a legal role, preferably within the design or creative industries.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, intellectual property law, and corporate law.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Familiarity with industry-specific legal issues and challenges.
• Proven track record of effectively managing legal projects and transactions.