Legal Officer - SGL 07 at Edo State Government

Job Code: HREIRS011

Duties

• Legal Officers shall be responsible for monitoring and/or advising on all legal matters, commercial contracts, and agreements.
• Legal Officers shall also ensure that all times the Service complies with the statutory and corporate governance practices and guidelines as observed in the tax sector.
• Appearing for the Service in all proceedings, assisting in the formulation and execution of training programmes for staff, assisting in coordinating the duties of a number of junior officers, assisting in drafting legal documents for the Service

Requirements
Candidate must possess the minimum academic and professional requirements below for this position:

• Candidate must be legally qualified to practice as Barrister and Solicitor in Nigeria with at least eight (8) years post-call cognate experience in practice and must be computer literate.
• Experience in commercial law practice, good understanding of tax & revenue law and arbitration shall be an added advantage
• Candidate must have completed the mandatory NYSC program (where applicable). Additional educational or professional qualifications may be an added advantage.
• Candidate must also be computer literate, technology savvy, possess good Interpersonal and leadership skills and be able to work effectively in teams.
• Candidate applying as experienced professionals must not be more than 50 years of age by December 31, 2021.