Associate, Legal at Rhizome Consulting

Summary

• The position holder will support the legal function by assisting with a range of legal matters that are critical to the organisation’s success in managing its international investments.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the provision of ongoing legal and regulatory advisory for operational and investment-specific matters across the organisation.
• Support the provision of advice of a general nature on labour, current legislation on tax, finance, investment, and other matters that are relevant to the functions and objectives of the Organisation.
• Assist with managing relationships with external solicitors and arbitrators.
• Monitor, report, and advise on litigation claims and ensure minimal damage is sustained by the Organisation.
• Support Interactions with relevant regulatory authorities on behalf of the organisation and provide backstopping in all meetings with MDAs and other stakeholders on legal matters relating to the operation of the organisation or prospective investments.
• Use of world-class standards of governance, business integrity, and environmental and social stewardship including support for Know-Your-Customer and Anti-Money Laundering procedures, and reputational management.
• Draft and or review of company’s policies, guidelines, frameworks, communications, contracts as well as legal documentation to which the company is a party before the General Counsel’s review/sign-off.
• Assist in the provision of general sector and investment support where applicable, drawing on international experience and effective practice.
• Assist with legal document retention, storage, and custody.
• Any other responsibility shall be assigned by the General Counsel or Executive Management from time to time.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in law from a reputable university and qualified to practice in Nigeria (L.L.B. and B.L.)
• Relevant professional and postgraduate qualification(s) will be an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian legal system
• Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Political savvy, maturity, and tact, including the ability to relate with different levels of authority within the legal sphere.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards and high level of integrity.
• Commendable level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in the use of office productivity tools.
• Excellent networking skills, particularly relationship-building, interpersonal, and communication skills.