The role holder will report to the Company Secretary/Legal Adviser and will be responsible for the effective and efficient administration of the Company Secretarial and Legal department, provision of legal advisory services support and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide assistance in preparing, drafting and vetting all agreements.
Conduct legal research to assist the Company Secretary in rendering accurate legal opinion and high standard of commercial practice.
Render returns at CAC, submit forms and other Statutory Notices to CAC for filing and obtain certified true copies.
Assist the Company Secretary in proper documentation/ record keeping of all matters.
Update list of contracts, guarantees, indemnities and security documents, titles, leases, licenses etc. and ensure proper records are obtained and kept.
Update list of litigation-cases database regularly and provide monthly reports on cases and law firm handling it.
Assist in preparation, collation and binding of Board Papers.
Conduct internal and external investigations to outline legal issues affecting the Company and proffer solutions.
Provide effective support for the management of the Company Secretariat functions including drafting of minutes, resolutions and excerpts of minutes.
Obtain information from departments for briefing external lawyers and assist in collating Legal Reports, Documents/Correspondence on Litigation.
Daily monitoring and reporting of news, legislations with particular emphasis on industry related news.
Preparation of monthly report of updates on pending litigation(s) on company and the funds for the sign off of the Company Secretary/Legal adviser.
Work with the Company Secretary to maintain and update all statutory books for PAL.
Preparation of legal reports and other legal documents for the department.
Ensure effective administration of the department.
Requirements:
Should possess a minimum educational qualification of a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Law; (LLB. BL). or related fields.
Minimum of two (2) years legal advisory experience from a law firm or reputable institution.
Must be a Chartered secretary and should be admitted to the Nigerian Bar.
Good minute writing and drafting skills.
Experienced in Litigation, attending court and disciplinary hearings.
Good grasp of CAMA and PRA 2014 including PenCom Regulations.
Hands on skills in managing complex relationship in a matrixed environment.