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Senior Legal Counsel in a Multinational Construction Company


Machineyard - Our client, a multinational Construction company based in Lagos State is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
We are recruiting to fill the position below:   Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel Location: Lagos, Nigeria Job type: Full-time
Job Descriptions
  • He / She will provide support in the delivery of corporate governance and regulatory compliance responsibilities
  • The Senior Legal counsel will direct and control the provision and highest quality of effective legal services and compliance advice is provided to the institution in the most efficient manner.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Ensures proper legal consultations are provided to departments / units
  • Conducts review on texts of standard contracts, agreements and forms
  • Assists with the registration of agreements for submission to ministries, governmental departments, relevant administrations and agencies
  • Prepares Memorandum of Understanding, bills and statutes on administrative matters and conduct research on appropriate emerging legal issues
  • Provides representation to the institution in ensuring the efficient handling and winning resolution of all negotiations and disputes
  • Participates in meetings with clients and concerned parties to discuss related legal matters
  • Provides assistance in the management of relationship with specialist external legal firms and practitioners, as required
  • Transfers files to external lawyers, in coordination with the Chief Executive Officer, and monitor performance
  • Reviews and ensures updates to the institution’s documents as needed
  • Participates in collaboration with the Legal Adviser, legislative and regulatory changes or developments that might affect the institution’s operations or Board activities, and ensure briefing of the Board to aid informed decisions
  • Analyses formal complaints against the institution and provides advice on measures of action
Qualifications
  • Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association is required
  • Minimum of 8 years post call cognate experience
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Law
  • Possession of a Post graduate qualification (i.e. LLM) is an added advantage
 
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