Lumos offers clean and affordable solar power to a market of 1.3 billion potential customers who live off the electricity grid.Lumos enables people to replace hazardous and expensive kerosene generators and lanterns with modern solar electricity that can power lights, cellphones, fans, computers, TVs and other small electronic devices (all at once, every day). By offering Solar Power as a Service, Lumos offers homes and small businesses a simple and affordable way to pay for electricity in small instalments using their mobile phones
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Legal Counsel
Location: Kaduna
Job Description
Role holder will be responsible for ensuring overall company operation complies and adhere to national & international laws, rules & regulations of regulatory agencies, legal & ethical standards, internal business code of conduct & practices, professional standards and company policies & procedures
Will work in close association with the External Counsel to provide guidance on corporate governance and regulatory compliance while ensuring the highest quality of legal advice is provided in the most efficient manner.
Legal Counsel will provide accurate and timely counsel to executives on a variety of legal topics
Role holder must be objective minded in review and evaluation of compliance within the company
S/He will work to ensure that behaviors within the organization meet defined standards and guidelines
Key Accountabilites
Responsible for developing and implementing an effective legal compliance system.
Responsible for proactively evaluating business activities to assess legal & compliance risks, identify potential areas of vulnerability & risks, develop corrective action plans for resolution and risk mitigation strategies to protect Lumos Nigeria, its assets and stakeholders against potential lawsuits
Lead in developing systems for handling crisis or compliance violation and implements plans or modes of responding to alleged violations of policies, procedures, codes of conduct, rules and regulations
Drives periodic audits on processes & practices to identify improvement areas and provide guidance on how to avoid repeat of similar instances in the future
Advise on creating sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them
Recovery of monies from defaulting customers directly or via recovery agency
Develop and implement an effective legal compliance program to ensure fulfilment of company's full compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations within specified timelines
Maintain a database of all compliance matters, to ensure prompt and full compliance
Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance to applicable statutory laws & regulatory requirements
Provide quarterly reports to keep the CEO informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts
Effective management of internal clients and build internal confidence through speed of delivery, approachability, effectiveness at closing and ability to manage expectations
Provide timely and accurate counsel on legal areas as required
Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents with employees, contractors, consultants, vendors and customers to ensure the company’s full legal rights
Design simple self-help checklists, tools and processes for business to improve efficiencies e.g. standard checklist for engagement of third-party providers and agreement templates
Manage ongoing relationship with external partners, company lawyers, legal advisers, company secretary, external counsel etc. and manage terms of agreement
Review, revise and initiate relevant company policies and procedures with functions/departments
Organize training and seminars for departments on relevant regulation and industry practices
Keep abreast of trends/ development taking place in relevant markets and sectors that may affect the company.
Professional certification in legal, audit or compliance area (e.g. Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)) will be an added advantage
LLM will be an added advantage
Relevant Experience:
Minimum 5 years proven experience in a legal and compliance role
Demonstrated experience in a leadership role (minimum at supervisory / coordination level)
Experience in risk management, is a must
Good knowledge of corporate practice
Experience in drafting contracts and commercial agreement
Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards
Practical Project Management experience
Other requirements (Behavioral etc.):
Excellent oral and written communication skills
High quotient of integrity and professional ethics
Sharp business acumen and analytical minded
Conflict management and team building skills
Good service orientation and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Influencing abilities
Open and assertive nature
Intercultural skills
Proficiency in the use of office applications.
Application Closing Date
31st January, 2020.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV with a Cover Note to: [email protected] using the "Job Title and Location" as the subject of the mail.