Legal Officer I

Legal
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
September 22, 2025
Full Time

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Job Description

The University of Port Harcourt, a Centre of Academic Excellence with a mandate to provide qualitative and research oriented education in the Niger Delta region and Nigeria at large, is an entrepreneurial University acting in consonance with the regulations of the National University Commission (NUC).

At University of Port Harcourt, we believe in the transformative power of education and the boundless potential within every individual. Established in 1975 as a College of the University of Lagos and gained full autonomous status in 1977, we have been dedicated to fostering intellectual curiosity, academic excellence, and a vibrant campus community. The University of Port Harcourt is situated in Choba/Aluu town in Rivers State, Nigeria in the South-South geo-political zone. Currently, the University has one (1) College, twelve (12) Faculties, and seven (7) Schools.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer I

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Requirements

  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Law (LLB) and Barrister at Law (BL). The candidate must have an Honours Degree, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate, with evidence of Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) with at least 3 years cognate experience from a public/well established private sector.
  • By appointment of a candidate possessing a Master’s Degree in Law and a BL, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.

Application Closing Date
9th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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  • Only degrees and certificates awarded by Government approved institutions will be recognized.

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