The Department performs the following:

1. Handling litigation in court and matters before Arbitration Panels;
2. Rendering legal advice/opinion on any matter with legal connotation referred to the Department from the Ministry and all its Agencies;
3. Preparation and vetting of legal instruments, conducting Searches,investigation of titles and liaison with regulatory agencies on issues concerning the Ministry and its Agencies;
4. Participation in negotiations, preparation and vetting of contract agreements and memoranda of understanding;
5. Liaising with the Federal Ministry of Justice on behalf of FMA and its Agencies;
6. Liaising with the National Assembly on pending Bills affecting the Aviation Sector;
7. Liaising with other governmental bodies on behalf of the Ministry especially on legal issues;
8. Proposing legislative amendments and preparation of draft bills for the vetting of the Hon. Attorney-General of the Federation; and
9. Attendance at Boards, Committees, such as Procurement Planning Committee, Ministerial Tenders Board or other meetings as the need arises.