Legal Officer at Coronation Insurance Plc

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Document legal drafting and writing approaches suited for organization's use
• Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Provide advisory services on issues that relate to the legal and regulatory framework and liaise with necessary regulatory bodies when needed.
• Collaborate with senior management to drive responsive actions to address legal-related public policy issues.
• Assist in the development of policies, procedures and guidelines
• Execute legal and compliance vision, strategies and frameworks.
• Provide advisory services on issues that relate to the legal and regulatory framework and liaise with necessary regulatory bodies when needed.
• Perform periodic checks of corporate documentation to verify that contents are valid, consistent with Coronation Insurance ’s policies, and in the organization's legal best interest.
• Coordinate the maintenance of statutory books including registers of members, directors, shareholders, etc.
• Interpret new/ existing local and international laws, regulations and decrees which will affect operations in Nigeria and provide advice accordingly.
• Keep abreast of the latest legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to the organization by subscribing to various information channels to maintain updated knowledge and organizational compliance
• Provide all such other administrative and other secretarial duties as directed by the Legal Counsel & Company Secretary.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL. B) and B.L
• Relevant postgraduate degree and professional qualification.
• 3-5 Years relevant work experience

Skills and Competencies

• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the financial services industry.
• Good knowledge of the company’s product offerings.
• In-depth knowledge of international and local corporate and commercial law.
• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of contract preparation and administration.
• Political awareness, maturity and tact, including the ability to relate with the various stakeholders in the company
• Ability to exhibit sound judgment and high level of professionalism in internal and external relations.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Very good relationship building, interpersonal and networking skills.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.