Legal Officer at Ekiti State College of Health Sciences and Technology

Job Description

• The Legal Officer is required to provide guidance and leadership at the Legal Division of the Polytechnic.
• He is particularly expected to provide sound legal advice, represent the institution at litigation, and support to the College Management and Governing Council on all legal, regulatory, and institutional matters.
• He is equally expected to draft legal documents and provide guidance on regulatory matters on procurement, contractual matters as well as other matters.
• The Legal Officer will advise Management and Council on legal implications of policies, contracts, agreements, and MOUs.
• He will be expected to draft, review, and vet legal documents, contracts, and stuff service regulations. Liaise with external counsel and regulatory agencies on behalf of the College.

Qualifications

• The candidate must possess a minimum of an LL.B Degree from a recognized University, plus BL from the Nigerian Law School, and called to the Nigerian Bar.
• A Master's Degree in Law is an added advantage.
• Evidence of active practice with the Nigerian Bar Association and current practicing certificate.
• Reasonable years of post-call cognate experience, preferably not less than 7 years.
• Having experience of a practice in a tertiary institution will be an advantage, especially where it could be established that candidate has proven experience in tertiary institution administration, including academic, regulatory, and NBTE / NUC compliance matters.
• Demonstrated experience in labour / employment matters, including staff discipline, industrial relations, and representation before Industrial / National Industrial Courts.

Salary
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