Legal Officer at Vesa Fisheries Enterprises

Vesa Fisheries Enterprises is one of the fastest importers and distributors of frozen fish in Nigeria. We are a frontline player involved in the sales and marketing of frozen foods and other products. Vesa Fisheries has been serving the Nigerian economy for over 30 years, providing imported fresh and affordable frozen seafood to the Nigerian populace reaching out through our 3 branches in Lagos, Benin and Port Harcourt, thus creating value to customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Roles
The legal Officer will be responsible for:

• Coordinating activities of the company’s Legal activities and litigations.
• Developing and implementing legal initiatives and systems.
• Following up with the company’s compliance with regulatory laws, expatriate quota. expatriate recruitment, visa processing.
• Drafting contracts between the company and contractors.
• Representing the company at designated court proceedings that may arise.

Educational Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a First Degree in Law.
• Must be a Member of The Nigerian Bar Association,.
• Minimum of 5 years of previous experience as a Legal Officer in a corporate organization with litigation experience.

Skills and Competency:

• Proficient computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets; knowledge of legal software is a plus.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment.
• Detailed and versed understanding of corporate laws.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Informed decision-making/sound judgement and excellent professional disposition; etc.

Salary
N200,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
11th May, 2023.