Legal Associate at IZY Group Limited

IZY Group Limited is a group of company with diversity in Law, Hospitality, Real Estate and Aviation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Associate
Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Summary

• A company situate and based in Abuja, FCT is looking to hire a dynamic and forward-thinking lawyer to occupy the position of Legal Associate. Said individual will report to the Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and vet legal documents, including contracts, MOU’s and Agreements as well as company documents.
• Manage group company documentations as well as incorporation responsibilities for the company at the Corporate Affairs Commission.
• Draft Company Policies and Procedures that are designed to ensure that the Company and its employees comply with Nigerian laws and regulations.
• Drive and follow through on the implementation of best practice procedures within the Company.
• Assist the secretariat in board meetings. Preparing the agenda and taking the minutes of meeting.
• Oversee the Company’s transactional, Commercial and Compliance activities.
• Ensure company compliance with regulatory rules and framework of the industry.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Provide well researched legal opinion ensuring legal risks are appropriately identified and resolved.
• Assist all departments in review of legal matters including Human Resource, Accounts and Audit etc.
• Liaise with and maintain good relationships with industry regulators.

Role Specification

• First Degree in Law (LLB) from a reputable institution and BL from the Nigerian Law School.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience as a Legal Practitioner
• A higher Degree(s) or relevant professional qualification(s), Human Resource experience and Experience in the aviation industry will be an added advantage.

Required Competencies:

• Knowledge of Laws, the Nigerian legal system and Legal document drafting
• Good Communication skills (oral and written), People Management skills, planning and organizational skills
• Legal document keeping and maintenance.

Salary
N80,000 to N100,000 / Month (depending on level of experience and competency)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV to: [email protected] using “Legal Associate” as the subject of the email.

Note: Resumption is immediate

Application Deadline  30th June, 2021.