• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Counsel


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Job Requisition ID: R60101

Areas of Responsibilities

Legal & Contracts:

• Researching and advising on local and international law issues and relevant legislation affecting the agencies in Nigeria.


• Managing litigation portfolio and supervision of external legal counsel and other professional advisers as necessary and managing the associated costs.


• Using systems and processes to ensure efficiency in the administration of the legal function


• Provision of monthly and quarterly litigation reports to the relevant stakeholders.


• Drafting and reviewing commercial documents and advising on commercial transactions.


• Conducting knowledge sharing sessions in the organization

Corporate Affairs:

• Proactive management on corporate governance and statutory compliance administration.


• External stakeholder management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost Leadership and optimization.


• Best practice sharing and training.


• Timely resolution of claim and recoveries.


• Efficient review of contracts and due diligence


• Efficient coordination of Board meeting & AGM and support in preparation of Board files.

Key Requirements for the Role

Qualifications / Experience:

• Accredited legal qualification with minimum of 5 years experience in handling legal matters.


• Experience in the Maritime sector or in related industry would be an advantage.


• Kowledge of Nigerian law & practice.


• Incumbent must have a high level of analytical skills & must have complete IT skills as required in an office environment.

Behaviours and Competencies:

• Attitude for Excellence: Follow up and demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving and a responsiveness which demonstrates a commitment to getting to the root of any problem.


• Communication & Building Relationships: Support to ensure that all relevant information is communicated to the various stakeholders within the organisation in a timely and professional manner.


• Performance Driven: Seek feedback on performance in order to learn from past experiences, working together as a team to ensure all members reach their full potential.


• Business Focus: Take responsibility for understanding the wider business goals and seek to understand own role in achieving of them.


• Customer Focus: Ensure the customer feels valued and listened to.

Essential Skills:

• Result Oriented.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Solutions mindset.


• Attention to detail.


• High degree of initiative, a self-starter,


• Comfortable building relationships.


• Being firm without creating undue conflict


• Use of Microsoft office