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  • Posted: Jun 10, 2021
    Deadline: Jun 18, 2021
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    Work Place Centre Limited is a World Class Skills Development and HR / ICT Consulting Services organisation that adds significant value to our clients and society.
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    Senior Legal Officer

    Grade Level: Asst. Manager
    Industry: Financial Sector

    Key Responsibilities

    • Drafting and vetting of legal documents, including contracts, MOU’s, Agreements and Insurance Bonds.
    • Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts.
    • Provide well researched legal opinion ensuring legal risks are appropriately identified and resolved.
    • Manage all aspects of litigation portfolio of the organization (including review of statement of claim, defence and witness statement on oath).
    • Follow up on progress made by Retained External Solicitors in cases handled and obtain regular updates on court appearances and out of court settlements where applicable.
    • Review of contentious Claims files and advise the Company on the legal implications thereof.
    • Gives legal advice to staff to ensure the best legal approach is taken for business ventures. Advises them on matters of national law.
    • Assist all departments in review of legal matters including personnel /employee relations and customer relations as requested.
    • Promote strong relationships with partners and clients of the corporation. This could mean acting as a liaison between partners and work groups
    • Maintain good relationships with industry regulators.
    • Draft Company Policies and Procedures that are designed to ensure that the Company and its employees comply with required laws and regulations.
    • Take active involvement on driving and implementation of best practice procedures within the Company.

    Role Specification

    • First Degree in Law (LLB) from a reputable institution and BL from the Nigerian Law School
    • Minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience as a Legal Practitioner (2 of which must be in a Law firm)
    • A higher Degree(s) or relevant professional qualification(s) will be an added advantage.

    Required Competencies:

    • Knowledge of Laws especially emerging and new areas of Laws
    • Knowledge of the Insurance Act, NAICOM Act, Companies and Allied Matters Act amongst others
    • Knowledge of the Nigerian legal system
    • Legal document drafting knowledge
    • Skilled in reviewing and advising on statement of claim, defence and similar litigation documents
    • Communication skills (oral and written)
    • People Management skills
    • Good planning and organizational skills
    • Legal document keeping and maintenance.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@workplacecentre.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

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