Legal Counsel at Deloitte Nigeria
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Legal Counsel
Reference Number: DFI011
Location: Any City, Nigeria
- Job Summary
To 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
- Duties and Responsibilities
Provides assistance in the management of relationship with specialist external law 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 of texts of standard contracts, agreements and forms
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
- Required Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Law
Possession of a Post Graduate qualification (i.e. LLM) is an added advantage
Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association is required
Minimum of 8 years post call cognate experience in a financial regulatory environment is required, of which at least 4 years at managerial level
- Skills and Experience:
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
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
- Application Closing Date
28th July 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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