Legal Officer - Abuja

Society for Family Health NigeriaAbuja, FCTOn-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 2 days ago

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About this role

- Ability to draft legal documents such as contracts, bids, leases, sub-awards, and various litigation documents in a concise and clear manner using appropriate legal terms.
- Ability to systematically and efficiently manage contract creation and execution for the purpose of maximising business, financial and operational performance.
- Ability to prepare board documents and memoranda, take minutes, file necessary documents at the Corporate Affairs Commission, advise on governance and related statutory compliance needs.
- Ability to conduct research using online and other resources, know where to find the Law and apply the same to everyday and critical issues
- Ability to manage some aspect of issues that arise from matters in Court
- Ability to work with other departments to assist with SFH compliance obligations: contractual and regulatory especially requirements that are relevant to SFH entities.
- Have in-depth knowledge about commercial and corporate law and operations, structure/restructure and be able to translate that knowledge to advise the Board and Management for effective synergy

Requirements

- A minimum of a LLB and B.L is required;
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility working with and advising different Clients including Corporate entities, Government and Regulatory Agencies and individuals
- Excellent legal drafting and communication ability that can be shown from working with varied Clients
- Demonstrated ability to manage company secretarial functions including taking minutes and undertaking filings at Corporate Affairs Commission;
- Demonstrated ability to manage compliance interactions with different Regulatory Agencies
- ​Advising on and handling matters in different Courts for multiple Clients