Legal Officer at Coronation Insurance Plc

Employment Nigeria 07-Sep-2023 ₦Not Available LAGOS , Legal Administrative

Coronation Insurance Plc. is a leading West African full line insurance company offering a diverse range of products and services covering life, general and special risk businesses. Founded in 1958, Coronation Insurance Plc is licensed to underwrite all classes of insurance, such as fire and special perils, goods-in-transit, all risk insurance etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

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.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@coronationinsurance.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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Legal Officer at Coronation Insurance Plc

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