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Job at KPMG Nigeria for a Quality and Risk Management (Q&RM) Temp Lawyer

Feb 2, 2017, 11:22 AM
HR & Recruitment Services
KPMG

KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the KPMG member firm in Nigeria. The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria since 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international organizations within the Nigerian business community. Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality and Risk Management (Q&RM) Temp Lawyer Auto req ID: 121246BR Location: Lagos Function: Infrastructure - Legal Council Service Line: Legal Council Engagement Type: Graduate Hire Job Summary

Provides adequate support to the Risk Management Unit in ensuring the Firm’s risks are appropriately identified, monitored, mitigated, and where necessary, eliminated through the design and/or implementation of statutory compliance, control frameworks, policies and procedures.
Specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for handling of legal matters relating to the Firm, including monitoring of the Firm’s court cases, handling correspondence with external legal counsel and managing of the Firm’s legal affairs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Assistance with the establishment of effective and efficient compliance framework, policies and procedures.
Representing the Firm at meetings, taking minutes and proffering legal opinions.
Assistance with the review of the Firm’s prohibited investments list and monitor compliance in line with the Risk Management policy.
Conduct research from appropriate sources/references in resolving risk management related queries.
Any other Quality & Risk Management function as may be assigned.
Assistance with the review of contracts / agreements / documents to ensure that the Firm is properly protected and ensure compliance with the Firm’s standard business terms and conditions.
Attendance at legal proceedings and providing regular court update on status of outstanding court matters.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

Bachelor of Law degree from a reputable university with a minimum of second class upper (2:1) division
Certificate of Call to the Nigerian Bar with a minimum of second class upper (2:1) division
Qualified lawyer with minimum of two years’ post-NYSC working experience
Applicant must be below 31 years as at date of application.
Ability to think strategically and appreciate the systemic impact of various policies, issues and solutions.
Excellent communication, negotiation and people management skills.
Excellent problem analysis and solving skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Good networking and teaming skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Good appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Knowledge of local and global Auditor’s Independence Rules such as SEC, IFAC Code of Ethics for Accountants and ICAN Regulations, will be an advantage.