Company Lawyer at MocX – Ikeja, Lagos (Hybrid)

MocX is recruiting a full-time Company Lawyer for its Legal / Corporate Services function in Ikeja, Lagos. The role provides legal, regulatory, contractual and risk-management support across MocX and its products, including Rechaj.

Key responsibilities

• Advise management and business teams on corporate, commercial, operational, employment, regulatory and contractual matters, and identify legal risks and appropriate mitigation measures.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, leases, vendor and service agreements, partnerships and logistics arrangements.
• Maintain contract records and monitor obligations, renewals, liabilities, warranties, indemnities and other key terms.
• Support import and export activities by reviewing documentation, permits, licences, customs requirements, shipping arrangements and cross-border compliance for equipment, machinery, batteries, parts and other goods.
• Work with Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance and external clearing agents to address documentation and shipment issues.
• Provide legal support for transport, storage, warehouse, facility and site arrangements, including leases, permits, liability, insurance, loss and damage matters.
• Monitor applicable laws, regulations, licences and statutory obligations, support regulatory engagements and maintain records of approvals and filings.
• Manage disputes, claims and litigation, liaise with external counsel when required and keep management informed of legal matters.
• Support HR on employment agreements and workplace matters, maintain corporate records, develop legal templates and policies, and promote legal awareness and confidentiality.
• Work with Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, HR, Engineering, Production, Operations and QHSE teams, and provide legal input on proposed business initiatives.

Requirements

• LL.B. and BL; must be a qualified Nigerian lawyer called to the Nigerian Bar.
• Four to six years of post-call experience.
• Strong experience in corporate and commercial law, contracts, regulatory compliance and legal risk management.
• Demonstrated experience with import/export, customs, trade compliance, shipping, logistics or cross-border transactions.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, technology, infrastructure, energy, automotive, logistics or another operational environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation, legal research, analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Good understanding of import/export processes, customs, freight, clearing, transportation and trade documentation.
• Sound judgement, discretion, confidentiality, record-keeping and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Willingness to travel to company locations, ports, warehouses, stations and other operational sites as required.

Salary

The monthly salary is ₦700,000–₦1,000,000.

The role offers exposure to corporate, operational, supply-chain, logistics, import/export, regulatory and commercial matters as MocX develops and deploys engineering and technology solutions.