Legal Officer (Hybrid)

Estrada International Staffing Solutions (EISS) is a leading HR consulting and talent solutions firm dedicated to helping organizations attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent. We provide comprehensive human resource services across recruitment, outsourcing, background verification, and HR advisory, ensuring our clients achieve sustainable business growth through people excellence.

With a commitment to quality, speed, and professionalism, we partner with organizations of all sizes, ranging from multinationals to indigenous SMEs; across diverse industries. Our tailored solutions are designed to simplify HR processes, enhance workforce capability, and deliver measurable impact.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Business Unit: Operations
Reports to: Chief Recruitment Officer
Work Arrangement: Hybrid(3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Experience Level: Minimum 2 years in a Corporate Startup

How You'll Make an Impact

• We are looking for a Legal Officer who has "startup DNA." Unlike a traditional law firm, you will be embedded in the business, supporting 20+ client meetings monthly and ensuring our contract cycle time is industry-leading.
• You will be the guardian of our Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance while maintaining a lightning-fast turnaround time of less than 24 hours.
• If you are a collaborative, tech-savvy lawyer who loves building frameworks and navigating risk in a high-growth environment, this is your role.

What You'll Do

• Onboarding Support: Participate in client onboarding meetings to ensure legal alignment from the very first touchpoint.
• Legal Advisory: Provide real-time counsel to internal stakeholders to avoid disputes and manage litigation efficiently.
• Corporate Governance: Act as the primary point for due diligence, risk reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and manage the lifecycle of all commercial contracts, ensuring 100% accuracy and protection.

What We're Looking For

• Tech Savvy: Expert in collaborative tools (Google Drive, CRM) for legal document management.
• Speed & Precision: Ability to maintain a 24-hour TAT for document reviews without sacrificing quality.
• Academic Qualification (Mandatory): Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognized university.
• Professional (Mandatory): Barrister-at-Law (B.L) and a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
• Analytical Mindset: A researcher at heart who can translate complex laws into simple business SOPs.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in a corporate startup environment. We are specifically not looking for legal consulting/law firm backgrounds—you must be comfortable being an in-house generalist.