Legal and Compliance Officer at a Reputable Construction Company

A reputable Construction company is recruiting qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal and Compliance Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Description

• The Legal and Compliance Officer is the focal point for all legal issues and project documentation.
• To also ensure that the company remains compliant with federal, state, and local authorities and regulatory institutions throughout the life cycle of all company projects.
• To represent the organization as a legal focal point in all interactions with vendors and third parties, always ensuring that the organization's interest is safeguarded at all times.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, administer and enforce policies and procedures for Enaro Energy that drive compliance with existing laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on the preparation of all contracts, licenses and other legal agreements.
• Ensure that business activities are conducted in conformity with all applicable laws, regulations and internal policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that all regulatory approvals remain current and appropriate for business needs.
• Serving as a liaison for all regulatory bodies as well as maintaining relationships with relevant legal bodies.
• Keep abreast of regulatory development and industry initiatives and advise management accordingly.
• Review all documentation that has legal implications for the company prior to signing and implementing.
• Work with internal stakeholders to increase awareness and skills in relation to contract management, legal risk, and partnering with other associates to identify potential legal issues as they arise.
• Advising on general business law issues and managing legal issues including corporate matters as it arises.
• Advising on data protection and privacy matters, formulating policies and implementing it.

Qualifications

• LLB is compulsory.
• LLM Preferred.
• 10 years experience in corporate law or compliance roles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are a must.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Flexibility and eagerness to lend a hand wherever needed, even if a specific task may fall outside the core job description.
• Advanced proficiency in modern productivity tools including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Application Closing Date
18th June, 2023.