Citygate Global is an organization founded in June 2007 to engage in Finance business (Microfinance Finance) and registered with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Citygate Global is a registered member of Association of Non-Bank Microfinance Institution of Nigeria (AMFIN). Our objective is to finance vibrant businesses especially Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SME), Individuals in the working space both private and public for their intermediary funds (Salary Advance), Business Assets (Assets Lease). Citygate Global focuses on these segments of the Nigerian economy by doing everything possible to assist the populace to have access to fund and Liquidity to run a viable business and improve their lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented legal officer to provide administrative and operational support to our Head. Legal Manager.
• The ideal candidate will be highly proactive, professional and skilled in managing complex schedules while exhibiting excellence in providing clerical assistance to the legal team and the management.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and review of all legal agreements which includes but not limited to Loan Agreements, Deed of Legal Mortgage, Deeds of Equitable Mortgage, Deeds of Assignment, Deed of Sale, Lease Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Cash Collection Agreements, and Asset Financing Agreements.
• Liaison with the recovery department and providing assistance where needed on the recovery of past due obligations.
• Provide support to the Company Secretary & Head, Legal in the preparation of materials for Statutory Meetings of the Company, including Board Meetings and Annual General Meeting.
• Attendance in court as the representative of the bank, liaising with the relevant Court Officials thereof on a case-by-case basis.
• Draft and review of loan documentations.
• Undertaking of Legal Research on any subject as requested by Supervisor.
• Ensuring legal compliance with loan documentation before disbursing.
• Liaising with external solicitors as regards the Banks’ exposure; securities and collateral.
• Liaising with risk management of the Bank to ensure the protection of the bank’s assets.
• Conduct searches at the Corporate Affairs Commission, Lands’ Registry, Probates Registry, as the case may be.
• Ensure the proper custody of the Banks’ seal and legal agreements.
• Ensure compliance with Regulatory agencies such as CBN, NDIC, CAC, NOTAP, Etc.
• Verification and sign-off on all legal documents.
• Liaison with the recovery department and providing assistance where needed on the recovery of past due obligations.
• Assist with Company secretarial services which include attending management meetings, taking minutes of the meetings, producing the minutes on time, performing other secretarial functions where and if required.

Job Requirements

• Education – LLB in Law and BL with a common law background.
• Experience – At least 1-2 years of post-call experience in a similar position.
• Must have good knowledge and hands-on experience using Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, & Power-Point).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and multitasking abilities.
• Very good, clear and concise writing skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accountability, efficiency and accuracy.
• Highly structured and creative.
• Strong Work Ethic
• Self-motivated, results-oriented and problem solver.

Application Closing Date
22nd December, 2024.