Legal Counsel at Deloitte Nigeria

Deloitte Nigeria - Our client is a development finance institution positioned to empower more micro, small and medium enterprises across Nigeria. The institution is set up as a private sector driven wholesale financial institution aimed at increasing access to finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through eligible financial intermediaries In view of the foregoing, the client seeks to attract, motivate and retain qualified staff.

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 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
• 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
14th July, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online