The Workplace Centre Limited – We are a World Class Skills Development and HR / ICT Consulting Services organisation that adds significant value to our clients and society.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Legal Officer
Job Location: Lagos
Grade Level: Asst. Manager
Industry: Financial Sector
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting and vetting of legal documents, including contracts, MOU’s, Agreements and Insurance Bonds.
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts.
- Provide well researched legal opinion ensuring legal risks are appropriately identified and resolved.
- Manage all aspects of litigation portfolio of the organization (including review of statement of claim, defence and witness statement on oath).
- Follow up on progress made by Retained External Solicitors in cases handled and obtain regular updates on court appearances and out of court settlements where applicable.
- Review of contentious Claims files and advise the Company on the legal implications thereof.
- Gives legal advice to staff to ensure the best legal approach is taken for business ventures. Advises them on matters of national law.
- Assist all departments in review of legal matters including personnel /employee relations and customer relations as requested.
- Promote strong relationships with partners and clients of the corporation. This could mean acting as a liaison between partners and work groups
- Maintain good relationships with industry regulators.
- Draft Company Policies and Procedures that are designed to ensure that the Company and its employees comply with required laws and regulations.
- Take active involvement on driving and implementation of best practice procedures within the Company.
Role Specification
- First Degree in Law (LLB) from a reputable institution and BL from the Nigerian Law School
- Minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience as a Legal Practitioner (2 of which must be in a Law firm)
- A higher Degree(s) or relevant professional qualification(s) will be an added advantage.
Required Competencies:
- Knowledge of Laws especially emerging and new areas of Laws
- Knowledge of the Insurance Act, NAICOM Act, Companies and Allied Matters Act amongst others
- Knowledge of the Nigerian legal system
- Legal document drafting knowledge
- Skilled in reviewing and advising on statement of claim, defence and similar litigation documents
- Communication skills (oral and written)
- People Management skills
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Legal document keeping and maintenance.
Application Closing Date
18th June, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@workplacecentre.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.