• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Adviser


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 - 10 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

JOB DESCRIPTION 

• Give accurate and timely counsel to the management in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, joint ventures, corporate finance etc.)


• Collaborate with management to devise efficient defense strategies.


• 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 advise on possible legal issues.


• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.)


• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights.


• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces.


• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization.


• Conduct work with integrity and responsibility.


• Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation.


•  Advice on compliance with various statutory, regulations and business rules.


• Vet legal documents involving transactions between the company and other bodies or members of the public. 


• Carrying out all other tasks in the ordinary course of business which the management reasonably consider necessary or proper in the interest of the Company in your capacity as In-House Legal Practitioner.

REQUIREMENT & SKILLS

• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the hospitality industry.


• A graduate degree in law (minimum of second class lower).


• Member of the Nigerian Bar Association.


• 3 years post NYSC experience.


• Sound knowledge of Microsoft office applications especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel.


• Excellent written &verbal communication skills.


• Strong knowledge of corporate law; commitment and enthusiasm in the delivery of the organization's objectives.


• Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion.