Latest Nigerian Jobs in a Construction and Oil/Gas Company, June 23rd 2015

Stresert Services Limited - Our client, a Group of companies in the Construction and Oil/Gas industries, recruiting to fill the position of:


Job Title: Administrative Officer (Preferably a male)

Ref: Admin_Legal
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Provide administrative support to Chairman/Management staff
• Receive, dispatch and record correspondence received or issued by Management
• Ensure documentation and contract execution within stipulated timelines.
• Effective Library Management
• Ensure all files are up to date, complete and properly filed
• Perform records research
• Perform legal research
• Coordinate research
• Check legal forms for accuracy
• Prepare reports
• Prepare correspondence
• Facilitate departmental provisioning:
• Prepare, process and retire purchase requisitions, advance forms, travel and subsistence forms, operational expense approval forms, expense reimbursements and such other administrative forms as may be from time to time required
• Coordinate travel documents and approvals for the Chairman and Management
• Order, stock and distribute office supplies for the office/Management Team
• Responsible for raising and processing all requisitions for the office/Management Team
• Ensure prompt settlement of business partners fees
• Provide general support services

• Good bachelor's degree in Law (LLB);
• Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL)
• Post graduate qualification may be an added advantage
• 5-6 years cognate post qualification experience in a large organization with the first few years in a top-tier law firm.
• Candidate must have up-to-date knowledge of the internal and granular activities of a legal department, including, but not limited to:
• Legal research;
• Good writing and communication skills
• The ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule

• Microsoft Office suite.
• In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
• The ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for projecting the organizations image, carrying out marketing strategies to new niche markets and closing deals with clients.
• Enhances and maximise on established relationships and nurture and develop new contacts and business.
• Strives to find creative and innovative methods to maximise the organizations exposure and results in the market.
• Officer will be in charge of product / service development of all aspects of the organisation i.e. Travel services for corporate clients, visa processing, tour packages, educational and religious tourism, and marketing same on social media, constantly marketing the organization and tapping new opportunities for the benefit of the organisation.
• Arranges sales calls and take a proactive approach to the development of their sales portfolio.
• Develops credible working relationships with key interfaces - Corporate & individual in order to develop the organizations awareness and image, lead the contract negotiations and develop strong partnerships.
• Negotiates within the organizations corporate policy guidelines provided by line manager, Corporate Agreements with targeted organizations within their portfolio in order to increase the loyalty and maximise revenue.
• Contribute an annual minimum number of sales or win some good company accounts on retainership basis.
• Provides market trends information and the organization's position versus the competition including pricing, competitor practises or services and distribution feedback on a regular basis.
• Ensures clear communication framework between colleagues of other departments when applicable.
• Takes part in familiarisation visits to new destinations to gather information on issues and amenities of interest to consumers.
• Liaise with travel partners, including airlines and hotels, to manage bookings and schedules, often in advance.
• Deals with customer enquiries and aiming to meet their expectations.

• Be an excellent communicator
• Think creatively
• Be proactive and able to take the initiative
• Be well presented with a professional manner
• Be persuasive and diplomatic
• Have a good business awareness
• Must have at least two (2) years marketing experience in travel and tours is compulsory.
• Must be a graduate (HND/B.Sc) in Marketing, Business studies or related field.

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for the company's day to day running, human resources and administration, financial and systems management.

• Pursuing day-to-day management.
• Developing the organizational traditions, work surroundings and facilitating communication.
• Supervise company's day to day operations and facility management.
• Develops business development strategies including strategic, tactical planning and quality control.
• Responsible for the recruitment and selection of new hires, training and development, employee relations, counseling, personnel data systems, benefits administration and other HR functions for the legal, paralegal and support staff.
• Responsible for practice management including Lawyer recruiting, Legal Assistant supervision, implementing professional standards and other practice management functions.
• Accountable for information and details sharing.
• Receives information and details from employees and communicates it in meetings.
• Sends email correspondences to senior partners within the organization to provide information and updates regarding the practice
• Communicates and collaborates with inside and outside stakeholders, which include suppliers, staff, and vendors.
• Collecting information and details which could help the firm in day-to- day and company-wide decision-making benefits the practice.
• Communicate and implement firm's strategy internally and externally to enable all employees, suppliers and contractors understand the firm's strategic plan and how it carries out its overall goals.
• Drive decision making that creates medium and long term improvement for the firm.
• Manage and contribute significantly to the firm's operations/ management, marketing.

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) is preferred or Bachelor's Degree in other Social Sciences. CIPM, CIPD is an added advantage.
• 3-4 years related work experience out of which a minimum of 2 years MUST have been in a law firm (compulsory).

• Knowledge of Law Practice and Legal needs.
• Ability to work with personnel at all levels.
• Office Administrative skills.

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Innovative and analytical.
• Good Leadership/Managerial Skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Results oriented.
• Good numerical skills.
• Diplomacy and tact.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Business acumen.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to be discreet & handle sensitive information.