• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Manager



• Job Type Full Time , Hybrid



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

Job Description

• We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Legal Manager to manage the company’s legal matters related to fraud recovery, police investigations, and claims handling.


• The role involves pursuing recovery actions in fraud cases, coordinating with law enforcement agencies, and overseeing all legal aspects of the company.

Job Responsibilities

• Handle all criminal and fraud matters relating to the company, and recover financial losses for the company from employees, guarantors, insurance companies, etc.


• Manage all legal aspects of internal and external claims (e.g., employee fraud, customer disputes, third-party liabilities).


• Represent the company in official investigations and proceedings.


• Analyze and review legal agreements, legislation and documents and provide advice for management upon requests.


• Ensure (internal & external) compliance with laid down guidelines, policies and procedures; investigate issues of non-compliance as may be required.


• Liaise with the Police and security agencies on behalf of the company in any part of Nigeria


• Visit security agencies and attend meetings related to criminal matters, and ensure the speedy completion of criminal matters.


• Provide legal support for the company, generally and specifically for employee service management


• Attend court with regard to the above on behalf of the company, where necessary.

Requirements

• LLB. Degree with call to bar certificate plus 10 years’ proven post-call working experience as a Legal Manager.


• Proven record in legal investigation, litigation, fraud recovery, and successfully won cases in court.


• In-depth experience in recovering claims and handling insurance bodies.


• Strong knowledge of corporate law and insurance practice


• Good understanding of general and specific company & commercial law.


• Sound leadership, collaborative, negotiation and communication skills.