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Posted 5 years ago |
VFD Group is recruiting candidates for a Legal and Compliance Officer.
JOB TITLE: Legal and Compliance Officer
JOB LOCATION: Lagos
JOB DETAIL:
Compliance:
- Prepare a legal and regulatory compliance checklist and check for 100% compliance;
- monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking appropriate action;
- Liaising with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors;
- Ensure that none of the policies and procedures of the Company and its related activities is illegal, unethical, or improper;
- Respond to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies and procedures by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures;
- Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability develop/implement corrective action plan for resolution of problematic issues, and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
- Manage interactions/ correspondence with regulators and relevant legal agent
Litigation:
- Offer dispute resolution advice including matters of recovery claims and actions;
- Liaising with external Lawyer representing the Company in any form of dispute;
- Handle all default related litigations
Contracts:
- Drafting and review of contracts, including but not limited to contracts for provision of goods and services; acquisition of goods and services, partnership contracts, etc;
- Ensure legal documentation of transaction executed by the company;
- Ensure appropriate execution and monitor implementation of
Legal Advise:
- Provide Legal advise on the relevant laws and regulations as it concerns the business of the Company;
- Draft Legal Opinions when requested.
Custodianship:
- Ensure effective and efficient filing system
- Ensure proper custody of sensitive documents
- Ensure proper titles and ownership of Group’s assets.
Key Performance Indicators
- Ensure zero penalty in regulatory filings, and ensure filings are done on the due date provided there are no operational constraints
- Communication of changes in relevant legislation and actions taken to ensure implementation and compliance within 48 hours of such change.
- Raise a red flag within an hour of detecting unethical, illegal or improper activities.
- Maintain all document/ correspondences in the compliance files.
- Ensure response to correspondence within 24 hours
- Draft and Review contracts/ agreements within 48 hours of request.
- Profer advise within the stipulated timeline.
- Ensure document is released within 10 minutes of request.
- Ensure documents are not released without appropriate authorization.
Skills / Competence Requirements
- Planning and good book keeping skill
- Proactive and analytical skills
- Good relationship management
- Good communication skills.
- Integrity and Accuracy
- Precision
- Knowledge of regulations and policies relevant to the company business
- Research and analytical skills
- Good relationship Management skills
- Drafting skills, practical knowledge of contract, analytical skills accuracy and time management skills
- In-depth understanding of company internal operations and structure
Generic Skills:
- Proactive Attitude
- Analytical skills / Problem solving
- Resilience, Tenacity and Integrity,
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work in team
- Communication (oral & written)
- Good multitasking capabilities
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft
Qualification
- Minimum of a first degree in Law, must have be called to the Nigerian bar.
- Professional Membership
- Must be a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
- A recognised professional certification will be an added advantage
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Job Features
Deadline | 9th January, 2020. |