Legal Officer at the Institute of Human Virology (IHVN)

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Abuja, FCT
Scheduled Work Times: Monday - Friday and as may be necessary
Reports T: Director of Administration, Chief Executive Officer

Job Description

• The Legal Officer will provide legal services to the Institute and manage the secretariat of the Institute's Board.

Essential Functions
The essential functions of the Legal Officer are:

• Provide legal advice/opinion on various issues relating to the Institute and its subsidiaries
• Undertake legal research and legal interpretation of all relevant laws including the Institute's staff, financial and other internal regulations
• Prepare agreements and other legal instruments as well as memoranda and correspondences
• Review all agreements and legal documents, which may create legal obligation for the Institute
• Oversee the registration and verification of contractors and consultants for the institute
• Work with external solicitors on cases involving the Institute
• Update the Institute's details with relevant regulatory authorities when necessary
• Handle matters related to the Board of Directors and Board Secretariat
• Handle matters related to the reflection of structural changes of the Institute
• Provide Legal guidance/advice on various issues such as corporate regulatory compliance, privacy, anti-trust and competition laws, advertising/promotional matters, corporate governance, fiduciary duty, ethics and strategic transactions within the Department of Administration and the Institute, including the preparation of memoranda and correspondences
• Provide corporate policy guidance by providing advice on labor relations, employment law and benefits matters
• Update the details of the Institute and its subsidiaries at the Corporate Affairs Commission when necessary
• Coordinate other legal and related matters with external solicitors as may be needed/directed
• Perform such other administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and or the Director of Administration.

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• Candidates should have an LLB, BL with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division
• Candidates must possess an advanced degree (LLM or MA) in Corporate/Commercial Law
• At least 3 years post call experience in Corporate/Commercial Law
• Candidates with experience in a Local or International NGO may have an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills including time management
• Ability to use initiative (be proactive) and work independently
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills in English, written/verbal and diplomacy
• Good interpersonal, relationship management skills and possess the ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent computer skills

Application Closing Date
28th July, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae in Microsoft word format to the "Associate Director, Human Resources" through this email address: careers@ihvnigeria.org

Note: Candidates should indicate appropriate positions and preferred locations in their application letter.