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Full Time |
Lagos |
Posted 4 years ago |
JOB TITLE: Legal Adviser
JOB LOCATION: Lagos
JOB DETAILS:
Reports to: Co – CEO, Business & Support Services
Job Objective / Purpose of Job
- The Legal Adviser Accountable for taking care of day to day Legal Responsibilities and Providing Legal Advice that includes all the aspects of the analysis, investigation and drafting process.
- The Legal Advisor is responsible for providing support in discrete legal issues by advising the organization, drafting undertakings and structuring remedies for the relevant issues
Job Duties / Responsibilities / Accountabilities
- Advise on a variety of legal issues and legal risks.
- Provide advice on different legal issues and assist in drafting legal opinions, memoranda and other briefing documents.
- Conduct legal research by utilizing various resources and selecting the relevant material to analyze the legal information
- Maintain current knowledge of laws and provide clarification on legal language and advise Management.
- Draft, review, edit, interpret, and advise on contracts and other legal documents.
- Oversee all contractual obligations pertaining to the Company.
- Research and report on unique legal issues impacting the Company.
- Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the Company.
- Provide advice on labour law related employee issues.
- Work collaboratively with various departments to ensure compliance.
- Serve as liaison between Cainergy and external attorneys.
- Communicate and serve as a liaison for external parties including external counsel, and public authorities,
- Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders.
- Maintain professional and timely communications.
- Document and maintain legal files and issues.
- Perform any other related task as may be assigned by the Co – Chief Executive Officer
Requirements
- First-Class / 2:1 in relevant Law disciplines. Master’s Degree in Law related field.
- Certification of NBA, ICSAN, CIARB etc.
- Minimum of 5yrs of post eualification experience
- 2 years minimum hands-on experience in Management of High-level and Complex litigation Matters.
- 3 Years of law firm experience.
- Sound knowledge of Nigeria laws and legislation.
- Negotiation, Drafting, Interpretation and Process Management
- Experience as a legal advisor, with the ability to attend to routine administrative labour law related tasks.
- Overall broad legal knowledge and understanding of legal issues
- General Substantive Knowledge of (And Experience With) Commercial and Employment Law Matters.
- Deep Understanding of Legal Issues, Including Governance and Legal Compliance
Required Key Skill:
- Strong organizational skills that reflect an ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks in an energetic environment with multiple priorities.
- Excellent analytical, researching, and drafting skills.
- Ability to deal appropriately with the confidential information.
- Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems quickly and effectively
- Comfort and experience interfacing with various levels of staff and management.
- Exemplary writing and editing skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills in both written and spoken English.
- Ability to build strong working relations with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Discretion in handling confidential matters.
- Excellent judgment and ability to anticipate legal issues or risks.
- Proactive approach to problem solving.
- Deadline, achievement, and target orientated.
- Exceptional attention to detail, and talent for accuracy and precision
- High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and responsibility.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational, coordinating and personal interface skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] with the “Job position” as email subject.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: November 19, 2020
Job Features
Job Category | Legal / Law |