To provide legal support and advisory services to the Company.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Taking minutes of the Board of Directors and its sub-committees as delegated by the Chief Executive Officer/Board;
- Conducting litigation initiated by and against the Company before the appropriate courts in close coordination with the concerned function;
- Providing legal support in drafting and vetting agreements, MoUs and contracts for the Company as and when required;
- Providing legal advice and opinion on legal issues affecting the Company;
- Proactively resolving legal issues and providing solutions to avoid litigation;
- Guiding the Company in interpretation of laws regarding all aspects of the Company;
- Setting up systems to ensure compliance with statutory requirements;
- Evaluating the impact of evolving legal/statutory regulations on the Company’s operations, highlighting the same and contributing to the business planning process;
- Interfacing with relevant parties on behalf of the Company to handle litigation, obtain legal advice and legal services;
- Producing periodic reports.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor of Law (Honors) Degree from an institution accredited by NCHE.
- Master’s Degree in Law.
- A valid Legal Practitioner’s License
- Five (5) years working experience in a similar position in a busy work environment.
