Cloud Energy Photoelectric Ltd is a Nigerian-based Solar Energy Company that is focused on the conservation of energy and delivering its immediate needs. These conservation techniques involve utilizing Inverter Systems, Solar Energy, and the use of LED Energy-saving Lighting for the most efficient conservation of energy. At Cloud Energy, we offer exceptional after-sales support with dedicated Engineers and Client Service representatives while providing alternative energy solutions to homes, organizations, schools, industries, and more nationwide.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: In-house Lawyer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
The In-House Lawyer is responsible for providing legal support and advisory services to Management and various departments, ensuring that the Company's business operations, contracts, policies and commercial transactions comply with applicable laws and regulations.
The role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, managing legal risks and disputes, supporting commercial negotiations, monitoring regulatory compliance and protecting the Company's legal and business interests.
Key ResponsibilitiesLegal Advisory and Risk Management:Provide legal advice to Management and departments on business operations, contracts, employment matters, regulatory requirements and other legal issues, under the guidance of the Company's Legal Adviser.
Identify, assess and advise Management on potential legal and commercial risks.
Conduct legal research and provide timely legal opinions and recommendations on business and operational matters.
Support Management in negotiations and strategic business transactions to protect the Company's interests and minimize legal liabilities.
Contract Management and Documentation:Draft, review, negotiate and advise on contracts, agreements, NDAs, leases, partnership agreements and employment documents.
Review procurement, vendor, customer, distributor, agent and channel partner agreements.
Ensure contracts adequately protect the Company's interests and comply with applicable legal requirements.
Develop, review and maintain legal templates and standard contractual documents.
Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Governance:Ensure the Company's contracts and business activities comply with applicable Nigerian laws, regulations and industry requirements.
Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements and advise Management accordingly.
Develop, review and update company policies, procedures and compliance documents.
Promote legal awareness and compliance across the organisation through appropriate guidance and training.
Litigation and Dispute Management:Manage the Company's legal disputes, claims and related correspondence in collaboration with external solicitors.
Liaise with external lawyers, government agencies, regulators, courts and other relevant stakeholders on legal matters.
Monitor ongoing legal matters and ensure timely follow-up and resolution of outstanding issues.
Employment and Human Resources Legal Support:Provide legal support on employment law, employee relations and disciplinary matters.
Review employment contracts, HR policies, disciplinary documentation and other employment-related documents.
Advise HR and Management on employment-related legal risks and compliance requirements.
Commercial and Project Legal Support:Provide legal support for solar projects, installations, commercial partnerships and business transactions.
Review property and lease arrangements, financing transactions and other commercial agreements.
Advise on legal implications of business partnerships and commercial engagements.
Legal Research and Records Management:Conduct research on applicable laws, regulations, judicial decisions and industry-specific legal developments.
Maintain proper records of contracts, legal documents, disputes, regulatory matters and legal correspondence.
Ensure proper documentation, filing and retrieval of legal records.
Perform other legal duties as may be assigned by Management.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Timely review and drafting of contracts and legal documents.
Compliance of company contracts and business activities with applicable laws and regulations.
Effective identification and mitigation of legal and commercial risks.
Timely management and follow-up of legal disputes and claims.
Timely provision of legal opinions and advisory services to Management and departments.
Effective management and documentation of legal records.
Timely review and updating of company policies and legal templates.
Effective support for commercial negotiations and business transactions.
Improved legal awareness and compliance across departments.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B).
Called to the Nigerian Bar
Minimum of 3–5 years' relevant post-call experience in legal practice, preferably with exposure to corporate and commercial law.
Experience in contract management, employment law, litigation and regulatory compliance.
Experience in the energy, renewable energy, manufacturing or commercial sector will be an advantage.
Application Closing Date24th November, 2026.
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