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Manager, Legal Counsel

Adexen

Lagos, Nigeria

146 applicants

Job description

Job Introduction

    Adexen has been mandated by one of its clients, a multinational manufacturing company to recruit a Manager, legal counsel for its operations. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

    Work with the Company Secretary and Legal Adviser to assist in providing legal support for various areas of the company’s business with a strong emphasis on negotiating strategic customer contracts, vendor/supplier contracts as well as providing practical legal advice and guidance to internal clients on variety of issues, including, but not limited to, employment/HR issues, litigation management, marketing material reviews, and other general corporate/legal needs as well as carry out some company secretarial functions.

    Responsibilities:

    • Draft and review all contractual agreements, legal correspondence and internal policies to ensure that the company is adequately protected and in compliance with all statutory and legal requirements.
    • Monitor changes in relevant legislation and other regulatory environment and advise the company on legal issues and risks that could impact the company’s operations.
    • Provide legal advice to management and the board on commercial and employment law, HR matters as well as corporate governance matters.
    • Liaise with external counsel, regulators and other third-party service providers.
    • Manage litigation and debt recovery matters including litigation strategy and support and management of a litigation calendar.
    • Provide advice on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with different transactions.
    • Review advertise and market materials to ensure that they are in compliance with legal requirements.
    • Provide secretarial services to include; preparation of agendas, minutes, notices and drafting of resolutions.
    • Ensure proper custody and maintenance of statutory books and registers of the company.
    • Ensure proper filing of annual returns and giving necessary notifications to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
    • Prepare official documents on behalf of the company as authorized by executive management and the board.
    • Offer general legal advice and guidance to business partners in support of business strategy, growth, mergers or other practices.
    • Provide training to the company on legal topics and assisting the Company Secretary and Legal Adviser in performing duties whenever required.

Desired Skills and Experience

    • First degree in law from a reputable university.
    • Minimum ten (10) Years post call work experience gained in a large law firm and/or in-house with a well-structured organization.
    • Excellent understanding of legal and commercial issues, financial practices and concepts.
    • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with other at all levels of the organisation and externally.
    • Proactive with excellent critical and problem solving skills.
    • Excellent Multi-tasking and organisational skills.
    • Ability to work independently, with little or no supervision.
    • Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.

Industry

Logistics & Transport

Job Seniority

Manager

Job Category

Legal & Administrative

Employment Type

Full time

Experience

10 - 15 years

Skills

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