Senior Legal Officer

SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER

Strongmas Residence and Development Company Limited is committed to providing luxurious, comfortable and quality properties. We are looking to fill the position below:
Job Position: Senior Legal Officer

Location: Ajah, LAGOS

Employment type: FULL TIME (ON-SITE)

• Oversee the drafting and negotiation of legal agreements and legal documents for the organization.
• Oversee the review, analyze, and provide advisory support in relation to legal agreements, legislation (proposed and enacted), and legal documents for the company through the junior Legal Officer(s).
• Monitor and conduct performance appraisal for junior legal officer(s)
• Provide internal advisory services and legal support to the business units and departments.
• Follow through on the execution of departmental initiatives as contained in the departmental strategy, particularly in relation to corporate matters.
• Provide proactive guidance to members of the legal department in the organization and oversee their daily operations.
• Participate in the identification of legal risk areas within the organization and proffer tactics/strategies for preventing and mitigating against them.
• Render periodic reports on legal operations to the - (1) Chief Operating Officer; and (2) Executive Management.
• Track adherence to the legal policies and procedures of the organization.
• Maintain a sound working relationship with external solicitors handling and advising on corporate matters and carrying out periodic evaluations of their performance
• Provide support in setting up and running an efficient and reliable Legal Matter Management System
• Ensure the development of service level agreements with internal departments.
• Provide advice to employees as required on legal implications of internal policies and actions.
• Maintain Law Library within the departments.
• Provide all such other administrative and other secretarial duties as directed by the Head of Department.
• Coordinate all activities related to budget preparation and utilization as well as the execution of the Department Work Program and produce reports and statistics

Requirements:

• Academic / Professional Qualifications
• A good first degree (LL.B) in Law/Legal Studies) from an accredited Institution
• A member of the Nigerian Bar Association
• Professional certification such as the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) would confer an advantage.

Work Experience

• Must have at least five (5) years post graduate experience
• Proven experience in research, analysis and legal advisory on fundamental business matters
• Experience in contract drafting and negotiation as well as dispute resolution,
• Good understanding of general and specific company and commercial law in Nigeria
• Managing compliance with regulatory institutions and support driving same in Strongmas business and official engagements
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Must live within Ajah and its environs

Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge of Corporate and Commercial Law
• Effective Negotiation Skills
• Effective Team Playing Skills
• Excellent Business Writing and Communication skills
• Great Emotional Intelligence
• Enthusiasm and Commitment to service delivery

Salary: From ₦300,000.00 per month