We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Legal Officer
Location: Lagos
Business Unit: GDM Group Ltd
Department: Legal
Reports To: Legal Executive
Supervises: Nil
Principal Functions
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Handle the legal affairs of the organization whilst working with other legal staff to address the internal and external legal concerns of the business.
Duties & Responsibilities
Review and vet letters, agreements and other legal documents
Handle the insurance document of all company’s asset
Manage social media platforms for background checks
Work with the Group HR Manager to ensure that corporate requirements are being met.
Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence.
Advise and represent the company on legal issues and disputes.
Conducting background checks on all staffs references and guarantors.
Prepare contracts, agreements and other legal documents.
Perform other corporate services and any other duties that may be assigned to you by your Line Manager
To provide legal advisory services in relation to the business.
Ability to handle pressure and work with minimum or no supervision
Work with the ISO team to ensure compliance in all departments
Proffer effective legal advice on & interpretation of business issues to internal staff and management and review of documents to provide a legal perspective
Overseeing and track work progress of external counsel (e.g. Institution of proceedings, documents compilation, upgrade and update, drafting and editing complex commercial agreements.
Assist in facilitating internal and external business processes, registration for contracts as assigned by management
Perform any other duties assigned to you by your Line Manager.
Qualification and Experience
LLB, BL with a minimum of Second Class Division
Candidates must have at least 2 years relevant experience in legal compliance.
Skills:
Legal Administration Skills
Research Skills
Confidentiality
Reporting Skills
Ability to multi task
Analytical and lateral thinking skill.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong team player and good organizational skills
Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators/ Performance Goals:
Cost saving on car insurance
Decrease in maintenance cost
Decrease in accident rate
Maintenance of company property
Implement administrative best practice processes to increase efficiency.
Application Closing Date
5th October, 2023.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Deadline: October 5, 2023
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