Legal Officer
Society for Family Health (SFH)
Job DescriptionsProvide comprehensive legal advice and support to SFH management, departments, and the Board on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and operational matters.Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents, including contracts, bids, leases, sub-awards, and litigation documents, ensuring clarity, conciseness, and adherence to legal standards.Manage company secretarial functions, including preparing board documents and memoranda, taking accurate minutes, and ensuring timely filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).Oversee and manage compliance interactions with various regulatory agencies, ensuring SFH's adherence to all relevant statutory and contractual obligations.Represent SFH's interests in court matters, managing litigation processes and advising on legal strategies for multiple clients/cases.Conduct thorough legal research using diverse resources to provide informed opinions and apply legal principles to complex issues.Collaborate with internal departments to ensure organizational compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements relevant to SFH entities and operations.Advise the Board and Management on corporate governance, structure, and restructuring initiatives, translating complex legal knowledge into actionable strategic advice.












