Senior Legal Officer at Alan & Grant

Industry: Financial Services

Job Summary

• Provision of effective legal services in the company to ensure the highest quality oflegal compliance required

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare a legal and regulatory compliance checklist and check for 100% compliance
• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking appropriate action
• Liaising with external regulators and advisers such as lawyers and auditors
• Ensure that none of the policies and procedures of the company and its related activities is illegal, unethical or improper
• Respond to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies and procedures by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures
• Identify potential areas of legal compliance vulnerability develop/implement  corrective action plan for resolution of problematic issues, and  provide  general  guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future
• Manage interactions/ correspondence with regulators and relevant stakeholders
• Drafting and review of contracts, including but not limited to contracts for provision of goods and services; acquisition of goods and services, partnership contracts etc
• Offer dispute resolution advice including matters of recovery claims and actions
• Liaising with external Lawyer representing the company in any form of dispute
• Provide Legal advice on the relevant laws and regulations as it concerns the business of the company and its affiliates
• Handle and manage all litigation matters
• Ensure legal documentation of transaction executed by the company and its affiliates
• Ensure appropriate execution and monitor implementation of contracts
• Overall management of Contracts for the Company and its affiliates.

Requirements

• Minimum of a First Degree in Law
• Minimum of 5-8 years post call experience in a reputable financial firm is desirable.
• Must be a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and a Professional Membership
• Experience in commercial law/corporate practice with knowledge of contract law, disputes and litigation, compliance, Corporate Governance, intellectual property and data privacy
• Sound knowledge of Nigerian legal system and other industry best practices
• Drafting skills, practical knowledge of contract, analytical skills accuracy and time management skills
• In‐depth understanding of company internal operations and structure.