Legal Adviser at Cainergy International Limited

Reports to: Co - CEO, Business & Support Services

Job Objective / Purpose of Job

• The Legal Adviser Accountable for taking care of day to day Legal Responsibilities and Providing Legal Advice that includes all the aspects of the analysis, investigation and drafting process.
• The Legal Advisor is responsible for providing support in discrete legal issues by advising the organization, drafting undertakings and structuring remedies for the relevant issues

Job Duties / Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Advise on a variety of legal issues and legal risks.
• Provide advice on different legal issues and assist in drafting legal opinions, memoranda and other briefing documents.
• Conduct legal research by utilizing various resources and selecting the relevant material to analyze the legal information
• Maintain current knowledge of laws and provide clarification on legal language and advise Management.
• Draft, review, edit, interpret, and advise on contracts and other legal documents.
• Oversee all contractual obligations pertaining to the Company.
• Research and report on unique legal issues impacting the Company.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the Company.
• Provide advice on labour law related employee issues.
• Work collaboratively with various departments to ensure compliance.
• Serve as liaison between Cainergy and external attorneys.
• Communicate and serve as a liaison for external parties including external counsel, and public authorities,
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders.
• Maintain professional and timely communications.
• Document and maintain legal files and issues.
• Perform any other related task as may be assigned by the Co – Chief Executive Officer

Requirements

• First-Class / 2:1 in relevant Law disciplines. Master’s Degree in Law related field.
• Certification of NBA, ICSAN, CIARB etc.
• Minimum of 5yrs of post eualification experience
• 2 years minimum hands-on experience in Management of High-level and Complex litigation Matters.
• 3 Years of law firm experience.
• Sound knowledge of Nigeria laws and legislation.
• Negotiation, Drafting, Interpretation and Process Management
• Experience as a legal advisor, with the ability to attend to routine administrative labour law related tasks.
• Overall broad legal knowledge and understanding of legal issues
• General Substantive Knowledge of (And Experience With) Commercial and Employment Law Matters.
• Deep Understanding of Legal Issues, Including Governance and Legal Compliance

Required Key Skill:

• Strong organizational skills that reflect an ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks in an energetic environment with multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical, researching, and drafting skills.
• Ability to deal appropriately with the confidential information.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems quickly and effectively
• Comfort and experience interfacing with various levels of staff and management.
• Exemplary writing and editing skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills in both written and spoken English.
• Ability to build strong working relations with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Discretion in handling confidential matters.
• Excellent judgment and ability to anticipate legal issues or risks.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Deadline, achievement, and target orientated.
• Exceptional attention to detail, and talent for accuracy and precision
• High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and responsibility.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, coordinating and personal interface skills