Senior Legal Officer at Triple H Consulting

Triple H Consulting is a human resource consulting firm that provides clients with the solutions to solve their talent acquisition dilemma.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Legal Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department / Unit: Company Secretariat / Legal Unit
Reports to: Company Secretary / Legal Adviser
Internal Liaison: All Departments
External Liaison: External Solicitors and Regulatory Institutions

General Description

• The Senior Legal Officer is responsible for advising on legal matters, commercial contracts and agreements as directed by the Company Secretary/Legal Adviser. They ensure that the company complies with statutory and corporate governance practices and guidelines in the Pension industry.

Key Performance Indicators / Measurement Criteria

• Draft and/or review legal letters, contracts, agreements, memorandum of understanding, and non-disclosure agreements. Monitor legal obligations under the agreement to ensure compliance.
• Develop legal precedents in line with legal regulatory and corporate environment.
• Maintain a database of the status of all court matters pending in court, all claims against the company, and letters related to claims against the company.
• Attend court cases by or against the company and provide the order of proceedings arising from them.
• Handle all information exposed to at the Legal and Company Secretariat unit with the highest standard of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Assist the Company Secretary in filing statutory legal returns at CAC and Corporate Governance Report with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria within the regulatory timeline.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements, particularly under the Company & Allied Matters Act 2020 and the Pension Reform Act 2014.
• Take and write minutes as directed by the CS/LA.
• Monitor all legal affairs in the legal and Company Secretariat unit and keep track of regulatory changes affecting the Pension Industry and the legal department.
• Conduct investigations, statistical/documentary research, locate and develop case-relevant information.
• Research and prepare legal opinions on various matters, including claims against the company.

Educational Qualifications

• LLB
• BL
• ICSAN
• A Master's Degree will be an added advantage.

Work Experience / Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience.

Skills / Competencies Required:

• Strong knowledge of corporate law.
• Commitment and enthusiasm in delivering the company's objectives.
• Good understanding of general and specific company and commercial law.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Good language and legal writing skills.
• Practical approach to work.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Discretion when handling confidential information.
• Diplomatic approach towards issues.
• Confidence to provide support to high-profile company staff and board members.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people at all levels.
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.

Application Closing Date
14th July, 2023.