Give accurate and timely counsel to the management on a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, joint ventures, corporate governance, etc.)
Accurately draft letters and other correspondences.
Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance.
Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal transfer documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights.
Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization.
Conduct work with integrity and responsibility.
Advice on compliance with various statutory, regulations and business rules
Draft or vet legal documents involving transactions between the company and other bodies or members of the public.
Have a grounded knowledge of corporate compliance procedures in different federal government agencies, e.g Corporate Affairs Commission, Trademark Registry, PENCOM e.t.c
Carrying out all other tasks in the ordinary course of business that the management reasonably considers necessary or proper in the interest of the Company in your capacity as In-House Legal Practitioner.
REQUIREMENT
Minimum of two years post-call working experience.