Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to advise terminal management on all issues relating to the legal & regulatory affairs within the local framework, & to handle all legal & regulatory issues that arise either directly or through the use of external legal firms.
Minimum Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
8 years
Job Description
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Advises Management on all issues relating to local legislation in all areas & required regulatory requirements from various local bodies.
Attends as terminal representative at all hearings with relation to legal, regulatory or statutory matters either in court or with required local bodies.
Maintenance of a proper follow up system to ensure that legal issues are dealt with in a timely & effective fashion.
Supports the claims team in their handling of all Claims in relation with Shipping Lines, Consignees, Insurers, Surveyors and all Stakeholders in the Claims Process.
Maintains local contacts with specialist legal firm on all issues.
To keep company indemnified from acts, costs & consequences arising out of legal disputes by observing Government and Port Rules.
To work closely with Stakeholders (Nigerian Police, Customs, EFCC, Security Agencies, Consignees etc.) to minimize legal issues.
Drafting & checking standard legal documents such as board minutes, powers of attorney, concession agreements, etc. including official letters and correspondence pertaining to sensitive matters.
Ensuring all corporate filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission are up to date and maintain proper records of all corporate filings.
To maintain proper record of all documents in respect of land revenue, receipts and records.
Translation of all legal documents/notices where required.
Undertake research into case law to determine best course of action on legal issues.
Negotiations with lawyers and contractors for all contracts (user, service and engineering contracts).
The position is required to keep abreast of all changes in law and regulatory issues and is the conscience keeper of the organization on these issues.
Being the first point of contact on the ground to respond to regulatory and external compliance queries and to alert the Compliance Department if a problem needs to be escalated Working with management to ensure that Due Diligence on High Risk 3rd parties is completed in accordance with the APM Terminals Anti-Bribery and 3rd Party management policy and all records and documentation kept as required.
Regular review of all company’s documentation, policies and procedures to ensure they are compliant to local legislation and any changes thereon.
Monitoring and tracking of Maritime legislation and related bills as well as attending house committees on same.
REPORTING AND SCOPE:
Direct – The position reports to the Head of Finance.
Indirect - The primary impact of this position will be to maintain legal documents and ensure that all legal requirements are followed up in a timely manner.
WORK/BUSINESS CONTACTS AND AUTHORITY
Internal – Staff at various departments on legal External– Lines, Lawyers, Security Agencies, External Regulatory Bodies, External Consultants and Contractors
CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Accredited legal qualification with 8- 10 years’ experience in handling legal matters preferably in the port sector or in related industry.
Familiarization with local civil, criminal, commercial, real estate, torts, labour laws & practices.
Incumbent must have a very high level of analytical skills & must have complete IT skills as required in an office environment.
Knowledge of local language essential.
Knowledge of local Anti-Corruption laws and practice including facilitation payments as well as relevant UK, US and OECD laws and regulations on anti-corruption.
Knowledge of local competition law as well as relevant EU and US competition laws.
Knowledge of the practice of business partner due diligence.
Hands on knowledge of Foreign Trade Control.
Must be able to evaluate solutions for both long and short-term benefit.
Exhibits sound judgment. Measures results and takes corrective action when needed.
Exhibit effective negotiation skills.
The candidate should have extensive exposure to the following:
Regulatory compliance
Litigation and legal document drafting
Have any dealing with port concession agreements for clients
This position is open to applicant willing to relocate
