Legal Officer at The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN)

Employment Nigeria 19-Aug-2017 ABUJA , FCT , Legal

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) a non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research and care and support services.

POSITION : Legal Officer

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide legal services to the Institute and manage the secretariat of the Institute's Board.
Provide Legal guidance/advice on various issues such as corporate regulatory compliance, privacy, anti-trust and competition laws, advertising/promotional matters, corporate governance, fiduciary duty, ethics and strategic transactions within the Department of Administration and the Institute, including the preparation of memoranda and correspondences
Provide corporate policy guidance by providing advice on labor relations, employment law and benefits matters
Update the details of the Institute and its subsidiaries at the Corporate Affairs Commission when necessary
Coordinate other legal and related matters with external solicitors as may be needed/directed
Provide legal advice/opinion on various issues relating to the Institute and its subsidiaries
Undertake legal research and legal interpretation of all relevant laws including the Institute's staff, financial and other internal regulations
Prepare agreements and other legal instruments as well as memoranda and correspondences
Review all agreements and legal documents, which may create legal obligation for the Institute
Oversee the registration and verification of contractors and consultants for the institute
Work with external solicitors on cases involving the Institute
Update the Institute's details with relevant regulatory authorities when necessary
Handle matters related to the Board of Directors and Board Secretariat
Handle matters related to the reflection of structural changes of the Institute
Perform such other administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and or the Director of Administration.

Qualifications

Have an LLB, BL with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division
Must possess an advanced degree (LLM or MA) in Corporate/Commercial Law
3 years post call experience in Corporate/Commercial Law
Experience in a Local or International NGO may have an added advantage.

Skills :

Communication skills in English, written/verbal and diplomacy
Interpersonal, relationship management skills and possess the ability to work as part of a team
Ccomputer skills
Analytical, planning and organizational skills including time management
Ability to use initiative (be proactive) and work independently
Ability to maintain confidentiality

How To Apply
Candidates should send their Application letter and CV in Microsoft word format to the "Associate Director, Human Resources" via : careers@ihvnigeria.org with position applied for as the subject

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Legal Officer at The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN)

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