In-House Legal Counsel

Job Type: Full-time
Work Mode: Onsite
Job Field: Legal & Regulatory
Salary: ₦400,000 – ₦500,000 monthly

About the Role

Zitelle Group is seeking a qualified and experienced In-House Legal Counsel to provide legal guidance across business operations, ensure regulatory compliance, manage legal risks, and support the organization with contract and employment law matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on business and operational matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Advise management on Nigerian Labour Law and employment-related issues.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical legal recommendations.
• Liaise with external legal advisers and relevant stakeholders when required.

Requirements

• LL.B degree and Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL).
• Minimum of 4 years' relevant professional experience, preferably as an in-house legal counsel.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian Labour Law.
• Proven experience in contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Excellent communication, analytical, research, and negotiation skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

How to Apply

📩 Interested and qualified candidates should apply via: https://zitellegroup.com/career/apply?job=in-house-legal-counsel

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.