26 Apr 2022

Legal Intern at Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) – Abuja or Lagos

Never Miss a Job Update Again. Click Here to Subscribe

We have started building our professional LinkedIn page. Follow


Job Description


Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) is an international development company. For more than 45 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 80 countries.

Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

We are  recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Legal Intern

Job Code: 6940
Location: Abuja or Lagos
Reports to: Associate General Counsel
Department: Office of General Counsel
Duration: July 2022 – September 2022

Job Overview

  • The Office of General Counsel manages the legal affairs of DAI and provides legal advice and support to DAI’s businesses and corporate services departments, as well as subsidiaries and projects overseas.
  • The Office of General Counsel also oversees enterprise risk management, the company’s global ethics, safeguarding and compliance program, governance matters (including board relations), and the company’s global employee ownership program.

Job Description
Duties of the Legal Intern will include:

  • Research requirements for compliance with various government procurement/contracting regulations, national and international data privacy regulations, and other international development practices and guidelines;
  • Research legal and operational complexities, including corporate, tax, and employment laws, in countries where DAI is implementing projects;
  • Support risk analysis and mitigation efforts across the company;
  • General legal research and writing.

Desired Qualifications

  • DAI’s ideal candidate is a student between their 4th and 5th years of legal studies at an accredited University in Nigeria, working towards a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.).
  • The candidate should have a strong interest in international development and:
    • Strong analytical and research skills;
    • Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally in English; and
    • Ability to learn quickly and to apply results-oriented problem-solving methods.
  • International work experience and bilingualism/multilingualism are highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply






Method of Application

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Note
  • This role will be based in Nigeria but managed primarily from the United States.
  • Must be eligible to work in Lagos, and/or Abuja, Nigeria.




Popular Jobs this Week

Submit CVs – Latest Recruitment at Stanbic IBTC Bank (6 Positions)

Submit CVs – New Recruitment at Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) – (6 Positions)

Submit CVs – Latest Recruitment at IHS Towers (5 Positions)

Submit CVs – New Recruitment at Amal Outreach (5 Positions)

Submit CVs – Latest Recruitment at Princeps Credit Systems Limited (7 Positions)

Submit CVs – Latest Recruitment at Providus Bank Plc (9 Positions)

Submit CVs – Interesting Jobs Recruitment at WTS Energy (17 Positions)

Submit CVs – New Recruitment at Learn Africa Plc (5 Positions)

Submit CVs – Exciting Jobs Recruitment at Sterling Bank Plc (17 Positions)




Subscribe


Apply for this Job