Litigation Officer at Oscar Temple

 Employment Nigeria 21-Jul-2017 ENUGU , Legal  


Oscar Temple, We support the transformation and business improvement agendas of our clients by delivering the highest quality interim and permanent executive search and recruitment solutions 

POSITION : Litigation Officer

DESCRIPTION

  • Deliver service synonymous with excellence and superior performance
  • Ensure efficient and effective synergy with Departments/Branches for improved turnaround time
  • Effective and proactive litigation portfolio management
  • Cost consciousness and savings in all negotiations for out of court settlement or Solicitors professional fees
  • Making recommendations to Management for matters to be resolved amicably, where applicable.

  Responsibilities

  • Effective and proactive litigation portfolio management
  • Training of Branches on litigation process and how to keep documentary evidence (Ongoing process)
  • Engage the services of Solicitors who have clout and a good knowledge of the law and relationship with the Judiciary
  • Attending settlement meetings and court proceedings
  • Ensure cost consciousness and savings in all negotiations for settlement out of court or payment of Solicitors fees
  • Make recommendations to Management for matters to be resolved amicably, where applicable
  • Collation of monthly returns on pending litigation

Key Performance Indicators

  • Making recommendations to Management for matters to be resolved amicably, where applicable.
  • Build internal and external communication network between external Solicitors, Management and staff
  • Ensuring effective communication channel between the external solicitors and the Bank.
  • Attending Court proceedings.
  • Employing alternative dispute resolution measures such as the Multi Door Court House.
  • Payment of negotiated professional fees as at when due
  • Analyze cases and guide external Solicitors to ensure water-tight defense and prosecution for the Bank
  • Prepare case management strategies on case by case basis
  • Schedule quarterly brainstorming meetings with external solicitors for adoption of best strategies.
  • Participation in committee meetings as assigned

  Requirements

  • Minimum education level - LL.B, B.L from a recognized University
  • 4 years’ Experience
  • Experience - 3 years minimum Experience working in a commercial bank.
  • Cndidate must be residing in Enugu or willing to relocate.

Requirements
Knowledge:

  • Accomplished lawyer with a strong background in corporate legal practice and proven ability to negotiate complex transaction and lead successful teams.
  • An analytical thinker, effective communicator together with a capacity to interpret and assimilate large volumes of complex information and construct cogent arguments.

Skills

  • Keen, conscientious, with a friendly disposition
  • Efficient and reliable person, can work alone or as part of a team.
  • Work well under extreme pressure and remain calm with the ability to prioritize.
  • Proactive leader with ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels providing support and motivation.
  • Adaptable individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

How To Apply
Candidates should send their CV's to: resourcing@oscartemple.com



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