Vacancy for a Legal Counsel at Deloitte Nigeria

Employment Nigeria 22-Jul-2017 LAGOS , Administrative

POSITION : Legal Counsel

DESCRIPTION

Direct and control the provision and highest quality of effective legal services and compliance advice is provided to the institution in the most efficient manner. To provide support in the delivery of corporate governance and regulatory compliance responsibilities

Responsibilities

Assists with the registration of agreements for submission to ministries, governmental departments, relevant administrations and agencies
Prepares Memorandum of Understanding, bills and statutes on administrative matters and conduct research on appropriate emerging legal issues
Provides representation to the institution in ensuring the efficient handling and winning resolution of all negotiations and disputes
Participates in meetings with clients and concerned parties to discuss related legal matters
Qualifications
Provides assistance in the management of relationship with specialist external legal firms and practitioners, as required
Transfers files to external lawyers, in coordination with the Chief Executive Officer, and monitor performance
Reviews and ensures updates to the institution’s documents as needed
Participates in collaboration with the Legal Adviser, legislative and regulatory changes or developments that might affect the institution’s operations or Board activities, and ensure briefing of the Board to aid informed decisions
Analyses formal complaints against the institution and provides advice on measures of action
Ensures proper legal consultations are provided to departments / units
Conducts review on texts of standard contracts, agreements and forms
Bachelor’s degree in Law
Post graduate qualification (i.e. LLM) is an added advantage
Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association is required
8 years post call cognate experience in a financial regulatory environment is required, of which at least 4 years at managerial level

Skills :

Understanding of ethical rules and laws
Demonstrates expertise in negotiation, arbitration and contracts
Demonstrates expertise in providing advice at Board/Top Management level
Demonstrates expertise in dispute resolution
Expertise in the application of principles and instruments of Company Law
Understanding of legal issues including governance and legal compliance
Understanding of the financial services industry policies and principles
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
Knowledge of conflict management
Knowledge of administrative laws

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Vacancy for a Legal Counsel at Deloitte Nigeria

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