Nestle Nigeria Plc Job Vacancy for a Legal Officer

Nestle Nigeria Plc Job Vacancy for a Legal Officer October 10 2011

Job Reference: LegalOff Oct 2011
Job Title Department: MANAGEMENT
Job Details:
Applications are hereby required from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Legal officer- Head Office Ilupeju Lagos.
Nestlé Nigeria Plc upholds the principle of Non- Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities in its
recruitment processes.

VACANCY RESPONSIBILITIES
Drafting and vetting agreements between the Company, members of staff and third parties.
Giving legal advice to the company and other members of staff in respect of work-related issues.
Registration and renewal of trademarks, permits and licenses.
Drafting and vetting court processes to be filled by external solicitors on behalf of the company.
Proferring legal advice to the various departments and business units within the company.
Conducting legal research on issues raised by regulatory authorities.
Inspection of property to be financed with house ownership loan.
Providing support services to the company secretary.
Liaising with, and briefing external solicitors and maintaining an up to date litigation schedule.
Reviewing court processes to be filed by lawyers on behalf of Nestle and representing Nestle in court.
Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Job Vacancy qualifications
The ideal candidate must;
· Have a minimum of Second Class Upper division in BL & LLB.
· Display a high level of initiative and courage at all times.
· Be service oriented and highly result focused.
· Have 1-3 years post NYSC experience in legal duties
· Have excellent communication, interpersonal & negotiation skills.

Vacancy deadline 13 October 2011.
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