IROKO is Africa's leading entertainment technology company. Launched in 2010, by Jason Njoku and Bastian Gotter, it is one of the most talked about African internet start-ups, thanks to its flagship Nollywood movie platform iROKOtv. Head quartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the company has pioneered Video-On-Demand for Nollywood content (Nigerian movies) and has aggregated the world's largest online catalogue of African content, totalling 10,000+ hours.
POSITION : Junior Legal Counsel
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY
To assist Head of Legal with all legal contracts, particularly high volume Free to Air license agreements, administrative support and any other related matters as assigned. Based in Lagos, Nigeria.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Review, negotiate and draft a wide range of agreements and documents, particularly Free To Air license, revenue share and advertising agreements;
• Provide support to Head of Legal, senior-level management and sales and marketing teams;
• Handle high volume transactions with tight deadlines;
• Perform legal research on broad range of matters and local laws, particularly on media and entertainment in Nigeria; and
• Track all legal contracts and develop a contract calendar.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Bachelor’s degree in law
At least 3-5 years experience practising law with or clerking for a law firm in Nigeria, or in-house with a leading Free to Air channel
Comfortable with Free to Air (particularly), Pay TV, Advertising and other commercial contracts
Requires little or no supervision
Member of the Nigerian Bar
SKILLS REQUIRED
Attention to detail
Research Skills
Ability to work proactively, independently and under tight time frames
Excellent communicator
Willingness to adapt to changing situations and be solution-oriented
Cultural awareness
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