Job Title: Legal Officer (Senior Executive)

Our organisation is a reputable State agency with regulatory functions. In furtherance of its objectives, interested candidates are invited to apply for the position of legal officer.

Job Description
1. Draft and review of contracts and service level agreements
2. Assist in the development of guidelines, policies, procedures
3. Analyse and review legal agreements, legislation and documents for the Board
4. Ensure (internal & external) compliance with laid down guidelines, policies and procedures
5. Assist with company secretarial and administrative duties
6. Provide legal assistance/ support for heads of departments
7. Interface with corporate entities and individual over compliance and regulatory issues
8. Keep abreast of relevant legal and regulatory developments, laws and government policies.
9. Implements an effective legislative intelligence and advisory systems which support the organisation's strategic and operational plans;
10. Manages the organisation’s relationship with external counsel and relevant government agencies
11. Prepare periodic reports for senior management and head of departments’ consideration.
12. Perform other sundry duties assigned by the Legal Adviser

Educational Qualification
1. A graduate degree in law (minimum of second class lower)
2. Member of the Nigerian Bar Association
3. 3 years post call experience
4. Sound knowledge of Microsoft office suite- especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Requirements
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Interested in Corporate law and company secretarial duties
• A strong work ethic characterized by high integrity and professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate the ability to process information and make clear and definite recommendations on course of action
• Possess good business and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, prioritize assignments and deliver superior results

Interested candidates should send their resume to lslbcv2012@gmail.com on or before 28th December 2012.