Explore legal jobs in Nigeria as a Senior Executive Legal Officer with Women's Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) in Abuja. WRAPA is a leading NGO focused on advancing gender equity and social justice through legal interventions and advocacy.
In this role, you will oversee WRAPA's Legal Department, ensuring all operations and partnerships comply with legal standards. You'll lead legal aid services, advocacy campaigns, contract negotiations, and risk management initiatives, producing critical legal documents and policy reports. Your work will support justice access for women, girls, and vulnerable populations.
Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor of Laws and 3-5 years of post-call legal experience, including expertise in litigation, contract law, and regulatory compliance. Membership in the Nigerian Bar Association is essential, alongside skills in legal drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement. This full-time position involves a hybrid schedule, combining office and remote work.
Abuja's vibrant NGO sector provides a dynamic backdrop for this role, where legal advocacy for women's rights plays a vital part in Nigeria's social justice landscape. WRAPA's work contributes meaningfully to shaping policies and defending vulnerable groups within the nation's capital.
While the salary is not specified, this position offers substantial professional growth within human rights and legal advocacy sectors. Successful legal officers often advance into senior policy or NGO leadership roles.
To stand out, highlight your litigation successes, contract management experience, and any involvement in gender or human rights law. Quantify your impact in previous roles and emphasize your commitment to social justice in your application.
Apply for the Senior Executive Legal Officer role to join WRAPA's mission-driven team in Abuja. The opportunity to influence legal reforms and empower vulnerable groups awaits qualified candidates.
