Assistant Legal Manager

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Contract Management
1. Draft review and negotiate contracts agreements and other legal documents.
2. Identify potential legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
Litigation & External Counsel Coordination
1. Liaise with external solicitors and consultants to ensure effective handling of legal matters.
2. Monitor ongoing litigation and provide updates to management.
3. Coordinate witnesses and counsel for upcoming matters.
Legal Advisory & Research
1. Provide timely legal opinions and support to business units.
2. Conduct legal research to support informed decision-making.
3. Advise on regulatory compliance and emerging legal issues.
Debt Recovery Oversight
1. Monitor debt recovery cases and recommend appropriate actions.
2. Ensure proper documentation and compliance with recovery procedures.
3. Support the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for recoveries.
Regulatory Monitoring
1. Track and report on new laws regulations and policies impacting the Group.
2. Advise management on implications and required actions.
Training & Development
1. Deliver training sessions for business units and the legal department.
2. Participate in continuous professional development through internal and external training programs.
Company Secretarial Duties
1. Assist with preparation of meeting minutes and other secretarial functions.
2. Ensure accurate and timely record-keeping of resolutions and corporate documents.
Policy & SOP Development
1. Develop and implement SOPs for vendor registration and other legal processes.
2. Ensure enforceability and effective execution across the Group.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree; BL required.
Minimum of 6-8 years post-call experience in corporate legal practice or in-house counsel role.
Strong knowledge of contract law corporate governance litigation management and regulatory compliance.
Excellent drafting negotiation and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.

Competencies

Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
High level of integrity and professional ethics.
Organizational and project management skills.
Continuous learning mindset.

Required Experience:

Manager

Contract ManagementDraft review and negotiate contracts agreements and other legal documents.Identify potential legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.Litigation & External Counsel CoordinationLiaise with external solicitors and consultants to ensure effective h...

Contract Management
1. Draft review and negotiate contracts agreements and other legal documents.
2. Identify potential legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
Litigation & External Counsel Coordination
1. Liaise with external solicitors and consultants to ensure effective handling of legal matters.
2. Monitor ongoing litigation and provide updates to management.
3. Coordinate witnesses and counsel for upcoming matters.
Legal Advisory & Research
1. Provide timely legal opinions and support to business units.
2. Conduct legal research to support informed decision-making.
3. Advise on regulatory compliance and emerging legal issues.
Debt Recovery Oversight
1. Monitor debt recovery cases and recommend appropriate actions.
2. Ensure proper documentation and compliance with recovery procedures.
3. Support the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for recoveries.
Regulatory Monitoring
1. Track and report on new laws regulations and policies impacting the Group.
2. Advise management on implications and required actions.
Training & Development
1. Deliver training sessions for business units and the legal department.
2. Participate in continuous professional development through internal and external training programs.
Company Secretarial Duties
1. Assist with preparation of meeting minutes and other secretarial functions.
2. Ensure accurate and timely record-keeping of resolutions and corporate documents.
Policy & SOP Development
1. Develop and implement SOPs for vendor registration and other legal processes.
2. Ensure enforceability and effective execution across the Group.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree; BL required.
Minimum of 6-8 years post-call experience in corporate legal practice or in-house counsel role.
Strong knowledge of contract law corporate governance litigation management and regulatory compliance.
Excellent drafting negotiation and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.

Competencies

Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
High level of integrity and professional ethics.
Organizational and project management skills.
Continuous learning mindset.

Required Experience:

Manager

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