Lagos Full Time

Confidential

Job Title: Legal Officer









Industry: Healthcare/Medical
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: 400,000

We are looking for a smart, proactive, and highly organized Legal Officer to provide high-level legal and administrative support to our Chairman in a healthcare/medical organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, and excellent skills in data administration, document management systems, incident management, and legal compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct legal and administrative support to the Chairman.
• Draft, review, and file legal documents, agreements, and correspondences.
• Manage and maintain an efficient Document Management System (DMS) to ensure proper documentation and retrieval.
• Uphold data privacy standards in handling confidential legal and organizational information.
• Coordinate and manage legal appointments, executive schedules, and internal meetings.
• Track compliance timelines and ensure timely regulatory and legal submissions.
• Support in incident management by documenting and escalating legal issues or risks in compliance with internal policies.
• Maintain and organize legal files and records with precision and confidentiality.
• Liaise with external legal counsels, regulators, and healthcare compliance bodies when necessary.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in legal administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B); BL is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of legal processes, healthcare compliance, and administrative duties.
• Proficiency in document management systems and incident reporting tools.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal documentation software.
  

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