Vacancy for Legal Officer

Our organization is a reputable State agency with regulatory functions. In furtherance of its objectives, interested candidates are invited to apply for the position of legal officer.

JOB TITLE: LEGAL OFFICER (SENIOR EXECUTIVE)
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Draft and review of contracts and service level agreements
• Assist in the development of guidelines, policies, procedures
• Analyse and review legal agreements, legislation and documents for the Board
• Ensure (internal & external) compliance with laid down guidelines, policies and procedures
• Assist with company secretarial and administrative duties
• Provide legal assistance/ support for heads of departments.
• Interface with corporate entities and individual over compliance and regulatory issues
• Keep abreast of relevant legal and regulatory developments, laws and government policies.
• Implements an effective legislative intelligence and advisory systems which support the organisation’s strategic and operational plans;
• Manages the organisation’s relationship with external counsel and relevant government agencies
• Prepare periodic reports for senior management and head of departments’ consideration.
• Perform other sundry duties assigned by the Legal Adviser

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• A graduate degree in law (minimum of second class lower)
• Member of the Nigerian Bar Association
• 3 years post call experience
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft office suite- especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Interested in Corporate law and company secretarial duties
• A strong work ethic characterized by high integrity and professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to process information and make clear and definite recommendations on course of action
• Possess good business and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, prioritize assignments and deliver superior results

TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send their resume to lslbcv2012@gmail.com
DUE DATE: 21st January  2013.

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