• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Document legal drafting and writing approaches suited for organization's use


• Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.


• Provide advisory services on issues that relate to the legal and regulatory framework and liaise with necessary regulatory bodies when needed.


• Collaborate with senior management to drive responsive actions to address legal-related public policy issues.


• Assist in the development of policies, procedures and guidelines


• Execute legal and compliance vision, strategies and frameworks.


• Provide advisory services on issues that relate to the legal and regulatory framework and liaise with necessary regulatory bodies when needed.


• Perform periodic checks of corporate documentation to verify that contents are valid, consistent with Coronation Insurance ’s policies, and in the organization's legal best interest.


• Coordinate the maintenance of statutory books including registers of members, directors, shareholders, etc.


• Interpret new/ existing local and international laws, regulations and decrees which will affect operations in Nigeria and provide advice accordingly.


• Keep abreast of the latest legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to the organization by subscribing to various information channels to maintain updated knowledge and organizational compliance


• Provide all such other administrative and other secretarial duties as directed by the Legal Counsel & Company Secretary.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL. B) and B.L


• Relevant postgraduate degree and professional qualification.


• Minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience

Skills and Competencies

• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the financial services industry.


• Good knowledge of the company’s product offerings.


• In-depth knowledge of international and local corporate and commercial law.


• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of contract preparation and administration.


• Political awareness, maturity and tact, including the ability to relate with the various stakeholders in the company


• Ability to exhibit sound judgment and high level of professionalism in internal and external relations.


• Excellent written and verbal communications skills


• Very good relationship building, interpersonal and networking skills.


• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.


• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.


• High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.


• Strong project management and organizational skills.