Ekiti State College of Technology, Ijero-Ekiti (formerly College of Health Sciences and Technology) was recently upgraded to a Polytechnic following the signing into law of the upgrade bill by the Governor of Ekiti State and Visitor to the Polytechnic, His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, on 23rd December, 2025.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Ijero-Ekiti, Ekiti

Job Description

• The Legal Officer is required to provide guidance and leadership at the Legal Division of the Polytechnic.
• He is particularly expected to provide sound legal advice, represent the institution at litigation, and support to the College Management and Governing Council on all legal, regulatory, and institutional matters.
• He is equally expected to draft legal documents and provide guidance on regulatory matters on procurement, contractual matters as well as other matters.
• The Legal Officer will advise Management and Council on legal implications of policies, contracts, agreements, and MOUs.
• He will be expected to draft, review, and vet legal documents, contracts, and stuff service regulations. Liaise with external counsel and regulatory agencies on behalf of the College.

Qualifications

• The candidate must possess a minimum of an LL.B Degree from a recognized University, plus BL from the Nigerian Law School, and called to the Nigerian Bar.
• A Master’s Degree in Law is an added advantage.
• Evidence of active practice with the Nigerian Bar Association and current practicing certificate.
• Reasonable years of post-call cognate experience, preferably not less than 7 years.
• Having experience of a practice in a tertiary institution will be an advantage, especially where it could be established that candidate has proven experience in tertiary institution administration, including academic, regulatory, and NBTE / NUC compliance matters.
• Demonstrated experience in labour / employment matters, including staff discipline, industrial relations, and representation before Industrial / National Industrial Courts.

Salary
CONTEDISS 12.

Application Closing Date
24th September, 2026.