Legal and Compliance Officer at VFD Group

Functions & Responsibilities
Compliance

• Prepare a legal and regulatory compliance checklist and check for 100% compliance;
• monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking appropriate action;
• Liaising with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors;
• Ensure that none of the policies and procedures of the Company and its related activities is illegal, unethical, or improper;
• Respond to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies and procedures by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures;
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability develop/implement corrective action plan for resolution of problematic issues, and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Manage interactions/ correspondence with regulators and relevant legal agent

Litigation

• Offer dispute resolution advice including matters of recovery claims and actions;
• Liaising with external Lawyer representing the Company in any form of dispute;
• Handle all default related litigations

Contracts

• Drafting and review of contracts, including but not limited to contracts for provision of goods and services; acquisition of goods and services, partnership contracts, etc;
• Ensure legal documentation of transaction executed by the company;
• Ensure appropriate execution and monitor implementation of

Legal Advise

• Provide Legal advise on the relevant laws and regulations as it concerns the business of the Company;
• Draft Legal Opinions when requested.

Custodianship

• Ensure effective and efficient filing system
• Ensure proper custody of sensitive documents
• Ensure proper titles and ownership of Group’s assets.

Key Performance Indicators

• Ensure zero penalty in regulatory  filings, and ensure filings are done on the due date provided there are no operational constraints
• Communication of changes in relevant legislation and actions taken to ensure implementation and compliance within 48 hours of such change.
• Raise a red flag within an hour of detecting unethical, illegal or improper activities.
• Maintain all document/ correspondences in the compliance files.
• Ensure response to correspondence within 24 hours
• Draft and Review contracts/ agreements within 48 hours of request.
• Profer advise within the stipulated timeline.
• Ensure document is released within 10 minutes of request.
• Ensure documents are not released without appropriate authorization.

Skills / Competence Requirements

• Planning and good book keeping skill
• Proactive and analytical skills
• Good relationship management
• Good communication skills.
• Integrity  and Accuracy
• Precision
• Knowledge of regulations and policies relevant to the company business
• Research and analytical skills
• Good relationship Management skills
• Drafting skills, practical knowledge of contract, analytical skills accuracy and time management skills
• In-depth understanding of company internal operations and structure

Generic Skills

• Proactive Attitude
• Analytical skills / Problem solving
• Resilience, Tenacity and Integrity,
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in  team
• Communication (oral & written)
• Good multitasking capabilities
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft

Qualification

• Minimum of a first degree in Law, must have be called to the Nigerian bar.
• Professional Membership
• Must be a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
• A recognised professional certification will be an added advantage