Legal Officer at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Last Updated: September 29, 2026

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Society for Family Health (SFH)

"Society for Family Health (SFH) – NGO Profile (Nigeria) Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of Nigeria’s leading non-governmental organizations working to improve public health outcomes. Established in 1985, SFH focuses on delivering high-impact health interventions in family planning, HIV prevention, malaria control, and..."
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Quick Summary

Monthly Salary

Competitive

Work Location

Abuja

Closing Date

Not Specified

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Full Vacancy Details

Job Title: Legal Officer 

Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full time

Requirements

  • A minimum of a LLB and B.L is required;
  • A minimum of two (2) years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility working with and advising different Clients including Corporate entities, Government and Regulatory Agencies and individuals
  • Excellent legal drafting and communication ability that can be shown from working with varied Clients
  • Demonstrated ability to manage company secretarial functions including taking minutes and undertaking filings at Corporate Affairs Commission;
  • Demonstrated ability to manage compliance interactions with different Regulatory Agencies
  • ​Advising on and handling matters in different Courts for multiple Clients.

Skills:

  • Ability to draft legal documents such as contracts, bids, leases, sub-awards, and various litigation documents in a concise and clear manner using appropriate legal terms.
  • Ability to systematically and efficiently manage contract creation and execution for the purpose of maximising business, financial and operational performance.
  • Ability to prepare board documents and memoranda, take minutes, file necessary documents at the Corporate Affairs Commission, advise on governance and related statutory compliance needs.
  • Ability to conduct research using online and other resources, know where to find the Law and apply the same to everyday and critical issues
  • Ability to manage some aspect of issues that arise from matters in Court
  • Ability to work with other departments to assist with SFH compliance obligations: contractual and regulatory especially requirements that are relevant to SFH entities.
  • Have in-depth knowledge about commercial and corporate law and operations, structure/restructure and be able to translate that knowledge to advise the Board and Management for effective synergy.

Application Closing Date
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