Senior Legal Officer(PANSLO042022)
  • Kaduna
  • Application Deadline:06-May-2022

Job Title

Senior Legal Officer(PANSLO042022)

Job Location

Kaduna

Job Objectives

To Carries out effective and efficient advisory roles on legal matters by providing adequate communication and compliance with statutory provisions.


Job Division/Department/Unit

MD's Division/Legal Department


Reports To

Company Secretary/Head of Legal


Education & Experience

First Degree in Law (LL. B), duly called to the Nigerian Bar. LLM and rofessional qualification e.g. ICSAN, CIARB will be an added advantage.

Minimum 3-5 years cognate work experience with working knowledge of local automobile industry.


Key Job Responsibilities

Supports the Company Secretary in providing legal advice to the Company.

Review of ongoing cases and rendering advice to the Company Secretary and management accordingly.

Liaises with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.

Supports the Company Secretary in providing legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management.

Supports the Company Secretary in the provision and interpretation of legal data.

Reviewing and advising the Company Secretary and management on the legal implications of internal policies and procedures.

Reviewing draft contracts and agreements; and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.

Supports the Company Secretary in reviewing progress of outstanding litigation, liaises with and manages external lawyers.

Continuously monitors compliance with statutory obligations and advises Company Secretary accordingly.

Prepares monthly and quarterly reports for the department for presentation by the Company Secretary to the executive management.


Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Litigation

Corporate Governance and Compliance Management

Legal Advisory and Services

Communication and Writing skills

Negotiation


Deadline for Application

06-May-2022