Senior Legal Officer at Triple H Consulting
Employment Nigeria
14-Jul-2023
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LAGOS ,
Legal
Administrative
Triple H Consulting is a human resource consulting firm that provides clients with the solutions to solve their talent acquisition dilemma.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Legal Officer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department / Unit: Company Secretariat / Legal Unit
Reports to: Company Secretary / Legal Adviser
Internal Liaison: All Departments
External Liaison: External Solicitors and Regulatory Institutions
General Description
- The Senior Legal Officer is responsible for advising on legal matters, commercial contracts and agreements as directed by the Company Secretary/Legal Adviser. They ensure that the company complies with statutory and corporate governance practices and guidelines in the Pension industry.
Key Performance Indicators / Measurement Criteria
- Draft and/or review legal letters, contracts, agreements, memorandum of understanding, and non-disclosure agreements. Monitor legal obligations under the agreement to ensure compliance.
- Develop legal precedents in line with legal regulatory and corporate environment.
- Maintain a database of the status of all court matters pending in court, all claims against the company, and letters related to claims against the company.
- Attend court cases by or against the company and provide the order of proceedings arising from them.
- Handle all information exposed to at the Legal and Company Secretariat unit with the highest standard of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Assist the Company Secretary in filing statutory legal returns at CAC and Corporate Governance Report with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria within the regulatory timeline.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements, particularly under the Company & Allied Matters Act 2020 and the Pension Reform Act 2014.
- Take and write minutes as directed by the CS/LA.
- Monitor all legal affairs in the legal and Company Secretariat unit and keep track of regulatory changes affecting the Pension Industry and the legal department.
- Conduct investigations, statistical/documentary research, locate and develop case-relevant information.
- Research and prepare legal opinions on various matters, including claims against the company.
Educational Qualifications
- LLB
- BL
- ICSAN
- A Master's Degree will be an added advantage.
Work Experience / Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience.
Skills / Competencies Required:
- Strong knowledge of corporate law.
- Commitment and enthusiasm in delivering the company's objectives.
- Good understanding of general and specific company and commercial law.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Good language and legal writing skills.
- Practical approach to work.
- Ability to take initiative.
- Discretion when handling confidential information.
- Diplomatic approach towards issues.
- Confidence to provide support to high-profile company staff and board members.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people at all levels.
- Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: abrahamepete@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.
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