Legal Officer at the Institute of Human Virology (IHVN)

Scheduled Work Times: Monday - Friday and as may be necessary
Reports T: Director of Administration, Chief Executive Officer

Job Description

• The Legal Officer will provide legal services to the Institute and manage the secretariat of the Institute's Board.

Essential Functions
The essential functions of the Legal Officer are:

• Provide legal advice/opinion on various issues relating to the Institute and its subsidiaries
• Undertake legal research and legal interpretation of all relevant laws including the Institute's staff, financial and other internal regulations
• Prepare agreements and other legal instruments as well as memoranda and correspondences
• Review all agreements and legal documents, which may create legal obligation for the Institute
• Oversee the registration and verification of contractors and consultants for the institute
• Work with external solicitors on cases involving the Institute
• Update the Institute's details with relevant regulatory authorities when necessary
• Handle matters related to the Board of Directors and Board Secretariat
• Handle matters related to the reflection of structural changes of the Institute
• Provide Legal guidance/advice on various issues such as corporate regulatory compliance, privacy, anti-trust and competition laws, advertising/promotional matters, corporate governance, fiduciary duty, ethics and strategic transactions within the Department of Administration and the Institute, including the preparation of memoranda and correspondences
• Provide corporate policy guidance by providing advice on labor relations, employment law and benefits matters
• Update the details of the Institute and its subsidiaries at the Corporate Affairs Commission when necessary
• Coordinate other legal and related matters with external solicitors as may be needed/directed
• Perform such other administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and or the Director of Administration.

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• Candidates should have an LLB, BL with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division
• Candidates must possess an advanced degree (LLM or MA) in Corporate/Commercial Law
• At least 3 years post call experience in Corporate/Commercial Law
• Candidates with experience in a Local or International NGO may have an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills including time management
• Ability to use initiative (be proactive) and work independently
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills in English, written/verbal and diplomacy
• Good interpersonal, relationship management skills and possess the ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent computer skills