Position: Daily Trust is Recruiting For Senior Legal Officer
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Abuja
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Job title : Senior Legal Officer
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Description
The candidate will work under the supervision of the Company Secretary / Legal Adviser
He / she will work to ensure and enhance the legal protection and minimise the legal risk exposures of the company.
Duties and Responsibilities
Legal Advisory:
Provide legal advice, representation and support the company for all legal matters
Analyze and review legal agreements, legislation and documents for the company
Provide legal protection and risk management advice to department especially on contract
Support the review and reporting of progess of outstanding litigation
Provide inputs to form business deals and contracts
Read and understand the contracts and agreements of the company to identify possible problems.
Legal Documentation:
Support the drafting of legal documents by creating preliminary drafts of legal documents and correspondence
Assist in reviewing draft legal documents to ensure compliance with all statutory or legal requirements
Prepare reports, letters and agreements
Keep proper documentation of all legal documents for maintaining confidentiality of business transactions and proprietary documents
Any other duties as assigned by the Company Secretary / Legal Adviser.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of a Degree in Law (LLB)
Minimum of 7 years post call to bar experience in a corporate environment
Member of the Nigerian Bar Association.
Gender: Male or Female (Preferable)
Skills and Competencies:
Excellent Knowledge of Company and Employment Laws
Contract Drafting
Research and Administrative Tasks
Relationship Management
Good Planning and Organisational Skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Computer Literate and Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Person Specification
Ability to work independently and under pressure
A logical thinker who pays attention todetails
Excellent time management skills.