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Vision "To be a world-class organisation that ensures the prompt payment of retirement benefits and promotes a sustainable pension industry that positively impacts on the economic development of Nigeria” Mission "To be an effective regulator and supervisor that ensures the safety of pension assets and fair return on investment utilizing appropriate...
This role is responsible for leading and managing Legal Services and managing institution’s interface with media. Also to ensure that effective legal advice, support and representation that promotes corporate image is provided.
The Job Holder would report to the Executive Secretary and has oversight of the Legal team.
Duties & Responsibilities
§ Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Legal department.
§ Provide legal advisory services to Agency on corporate governance, legal and regulatory framework and liaise with regulatory bodies where necessary.
§ Initiate initial briefs on suits against Agency and advice management accordingly.
§ Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
§ Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management.
§ Provide and interpret legal information, conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff.
§ Review and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
§ Review contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
§ Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers and other regulatory bodies.
§ Ensure Agency corporate communications both internal and external are consistent with governing values and objectives.
Job Requirements
§ A first degree in Law (L.L.B. and B.L.)
§ Post Graduate / relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage.
§ Minimum of 12 years experience, two (2) of which must be at managerial level.
Key Competency Requirements
§ Advanced knowledge of regulatory and legislative laws governing pension administration.
§ Good knowledge of leading practices in corporate governance.
§ Good understanding of the Nigerian public sector and the roles and responsibilities of the key Ministries, Department and Agencies.
§ Strong interpersonal, written and oral skills
§ Attention to details, tangible and intangible.
§ Ability to plan, organize and manage work to achieve deadlines and targets.
Qualified and Interested persons should send Applications to: hr@michaelstevens.com.ng or msjobz@gmail.com stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above. The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant's full name. The subject of the mail should be the job position and code being applied for.
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