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  • Posted: Jul 3, 2016
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Legal Advisor

    Purpose
    The Legal Advisor will provide advice and ensure that all organizational dealings, and legal documents are complying with applicable law. S/he will review legal documents and ensure that it’s effectively drafted and interpreted. S/he will report directly to the Country Director and work in close coordination with the HR and Administration Manager and the Finance Manager.
    Please note that the position is part-time and on consultation basis, based in Abuja. A scope of work will be determined and payments made based on level of efforts.

    Specific Tasks

    • Advise the Country Director and the Leadership and Management Team (LMT) on laws affecting the organization and its operation in Nigeria;
    • Review, advise on, and negotiate, when applicable, contracts & contracts-related issues (including employment, funder, partner organization, and vendor contracts)
    • Provide advice on different legal issues and assist in drafting legal opinions, memoranda and other briefing documents
    • Support in interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations that are relevant to the working of the organization;
    • As and when necessary, advise and represent the organization in courts, before government agencies, and in private legal matters;

    Qualifications

    Essential:

    • LLM from a recognized university;
    • 3-5 years’ professional experience as a Legal Specialist/Advisor for international NGOs;
    • Deep understanding of the corporate laws and laws governing the work of I/NGOs in Nigeria;
    • Excellent analytical, researching and writing skills;
    • Strong interpersonal communication;
    • A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace; and
    • Ability to prioritize, plan and organize workflow to tight timeframes, handle multiple tasks, and be flexible with changing priorities.

    This consultancy is only open to Nigerian nationals.

    Method of Application

    Interested in this position, apply online on BambooHR

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