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Posted 3 months ago |
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Legal Officer
Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Onsite and Remote)
Job Description
- We are looking fora young, mid-level and experienced Legal Counsel who will support Ayara Limited on legal matters and propose commercially savvy legal solutions for the attainment of its strategic objectives.
- As a member of the Legal team, you will be responsible for ensuring that Ayara’s products/services and business operations comply with applicable laws, regulations and industry best practices from a legal standpoint.
- You will also be required to support Ayara in litigation management, data privacy, intellectual property protection as well as company secretarial services.
Responsibilities
- Initiate and pursue legal proceedings on behalf of Ayara with the assistance of external counsel
- Oversee the defence of legal proceedings on behalf of Ayara with the assistance of external counsel
- Draft and/or review legal letters, agreements and monitor legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance, on and as when requested
- Advise on potential litigation matters (civil & criminal) that should be directed to external counsel
- Liaise with and assist external counsel concerning their obligations to the company and maintaining an updated litigation schedule of the Company
- Liaise with law enforcement bodies and/or regulatory authorities
- Advise on statutory compliances
- Research and prepare legal opinions on various civil matters including claims for compensation against the company
- Draft, amend, review and/or recommend modifications of related laws and regulations governing Moniepoint
- Assist in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of internal policies
- Provide sound and timely legal advice as well as opinions to the company and make recommendations to the Management as necessary
- Attend meetings and offer advice as required while taking notes
- Prepare minutes of meetings attended
- Liaise and maintain correspondence with the Company Secretary to ensure timely statutory filings
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws from an accredited institution
- Qualifying Certificate from the Nigerian Law School
- Two (2) to four (4) years of proven experience as a legal counsel
- Experience in drafting/negotiating business agreements
- Ability to interpret regulations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with little or no supervision
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills
- Ability to cope with high levels of responsibility and with confidential matters
- Good understanding of the business operations and applicable laws/regulations
- Strong research skills
- HR management, skills and work experience will be an added advantage
Application Closing Date
18th July, 2024.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as the subject of the email.
Deadline: July 18, 2024
Job Features
Job Category | Legal Officer |