Lead Enterprise Support Company Limited is a foremost Human Resources Solutions organization with many years of cumulative management experience and expertise. We are prolific in Outsourcing, Recruitment, Headhunting and HR Advisory. We are a multi-sectorial servicing company with landmark service deliverables to our clients in varied industries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Edo
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Corporate Secretariat
Reports to: Head Legal

Job Objective / Summary

• To provide support to the Company’s Head, Legal in all matters of legal nature and ensure effective management of legal and contractual risks.

Duties & Responsibilities
Legal Matters:

• Maintain and periodically review the List of Law firms retained by the Microfinance Bank indicating names, addresses, staffing etc.
• Provide legal support and documentation in respect of external funds received; review legal agreements and ensure adequate documentation for all sanctioned funds received;
• Review ongoing suits/cases and provide legal opinion accordingly
• Review all third party agreements and provide legal opinion before execution.
• Maintain a Register of all Agreements entered into by the microfinance bank outlining nature, parties, dates, duration etc.
• Review progress of outstanding litigation, liaise with and manage external lawyers.
• Ensure the performance of contractual Instrument for compliance to terms and identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution at contract renewal.
• Develop all resolutions emanating from contractual obligations
• Prepare, review and modify contractual instruments to assist and support various business activities.
• Review all contracts or any other documentation where the Company has committed itself and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the executive management’s attention
• Review and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Draft contracts, agreements and review internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions and prepare and advise on the necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure information is submitted on time.
• Assist in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of Company policies.

Others:

• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Job Requirements
Education:

• A good Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
• An LLM will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, at least 5 of which should demonstrate a proven track record in contract negotiation and drafting.
• Experience should demonstrate the ability to provide accurate and effective legal counsel with a proven track record of adding value to an organization through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the business, operating, and competitive environment
• Knowledge of the dynamics of the bank’s products and services
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programmes
• Good knowledge of Business Law
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment and framework
• Basic accounting skills.

Skills / Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and strategic management
• Managerial and leadership skills
• Strong Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Multi-tasking
• Big picture mindset
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team building
• Flair for details
• People skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.