Legal Officer at Redeemers Health Village

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of a Legal Officer who will be responsible for monitoring and advising on all legal matters, commercial contracts, and agreements.
• The Legal Officer shall also ensure the healthcare system complies with the statutory and corporate governance practices and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and legal expertise to leadership, managers, or other attorneys regarding medical malpractice, risk reduction issues that may arise in connection with claims, and potential claims
• Provide internal advisory services to the business units and departments within the Company.
• Draft a wide variety of legal agreements.
• Provide commercial legal support to all departmental projects and job functions.
• Ensure the development of service-level agreements for service support and delivery.
• Monitor the maintenance of the registers and other records required to be maintained by the Company under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).
• Provide all such other administrative and other secretarial duties as directed by the Legal Counsel.
• Analyze and review legal agreements, legislation, and documents for the Board.
• Ensure (internal & external) compliance with laid down guidelines, policies, and procedures; investigate issues of non-compliance as may be required.
• Review and advise management on the legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Review and draft contracts, agreements, and internal policies and ensure that they comply with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must currently be licensed by the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA).
• NYSC Discharge Certificate or exemption letter for Nigerian citizens.
• 4 years as an attorney with significant experience in medical malpractice law and litigation.
• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations, and standards about healthcare.
• Excellent management, organizational interpersonal, research, and writing, negotiation skills applicable.