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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