JOB TITLE: Legal Manager
JOB LOCATION: Lagos
JOB DETAILS:
- Preparation of board resolutions and extract of minutes, schedule of meetings
- Contribute to the development and improvement of the Legal Services Unit and Company Secretariat
- Conduct of legal research and constant monitoring of legal and regulatory change
- Monitor legal risk in businessdocumentation and transaction
- Dealing with correspondence, collation of information and preparation of reports
- Manage pre-and post-meeting activities for the Board and the group
- Maintenance of a checklist of regulatory filings
- Maintenance of statutory and other related records including register of members, directors, share register for each company within the group
- Liaising with external counsel and follow-up on pending litigations
- Oversee contract lifecycle management – preparation, drafting, vetting and negotiation of agreement
- Monitoring and filing of completed contracts and other corporate documents
- Manage regulatory and compliance-related matters.
- Represent the company in purchases and sales of properties.
- Carrying out of duties, properly assigned as may be occasioned by the exigencies of the job
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law
- Minimum of 5 – 6 years of experience as in-house counsel or legal practitioner in a law firm.
- Male candidate is preferred for gender balance
- Strong experience in real estate law and industry knowledge that includes litigation, lease transactions, property management, and purchase and sale transactions.
- Good understanding of foreclosure.
- Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
- Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
Additional Information:
- Solid experience in title insurance underwriting, curative, and claims.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
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Job Features
Job Category | Legal / Law, Manager |