Senior Legal Officer at Julius Berger

Job Summary

• The jobholder leads (subject to supervision and oversight of the Head of Legal) the development/interpretation of legal documents, and checkmates the work of the experts/specialists.
• Provides superior insight on areas of specialization, and contributes thought leadership and innovation that influences the advancement of the profession/function within the organization.
• Coordinate operational activities within the Legal Department.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the drafting and negotiation of legal agreements and legal documents for the Regions, Head Office, and SPUs. 
• Oversee the review, analyze, and provide advisory support in relation to legal agreements, legislation (proposed and enacted), and legal documents for the Regions through the Legal Officer(s). 
• Provide internal advisory services and legal support to the business units and departments. 
• Follow through on the execution of departmental initiatives as contained in the departmental strategy, particularly in relation to corporate matters. 
• Provide proactive guidance to members of the legal department across the Regions and oversee their daily operations. 
• Participate in the identification of legal risk areas within the organization and proffer tactics/strategies for preventing and mitigating against them. 
• Render periodic reports on legal operations to the – (1) Head of Legal; and (2) Executive Management.  Track adherence to the legal policies and procedures of the organization. 
• Maintain a sound working relationship with external solicitors handling and advising on corporate matters and carrying out periodic evaluations of their performance 
• Provide support in setting up and running an efficient and reliable Legal Matter Management System              Ensure the development of service level agreements with internal departments. 
• Provide advice to employees as required on legal implications of internal policies and actions. 
• Carry out periodic sensitization on legal pronouncements on select subjects with the hope of minimizing or eliminating legal risks. 
• Maintain Law Library within the departments. 

Any other task as assigned by the Line Manager 

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law 
• Bachelor of Laws from Nigerian Law School  
• Member of the Nigerian Bar Association 
• Minimum of 10 years experience with 3 years occupying a similar position in a model organization.