Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel at Machineyard.com.ng

Machineyard.com.ng – Our client, a Multinational Construction company based in Lagos, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

The Senior Legal counsel will direct and control the provision and highest quality of effective legal services and compliance advice to the institution in the most efficient manner
He/She will provide support in the delivery of corporate governance and regulatory compliance responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provides assistance in the management of relationship with specialist external legal firms and practitioners, as required
Transfers files to external lawyers, in coordination with the Chief Executive Officer, and monitor performance
Reviews and ensures updates to the institution’s documents as needed
Participates in collaboration with the Legal Adviser, legislative and regulatory changes or developments that might affect the institution’s operations or Board activities, and ensure briefing of the Board to aid informed decisions
Analyses formal complaints against the institution and provides advice on measures of action
Ensures proper legal consultations are provided to departments / units
Conducts review on texts of standard contracts, agreements and forms
Assists with the registration of agreements for submission to ministries, governmental departments, relevant administrations and agencies
Prepares Memorandum of Understanding, bills and statutes on administrative matters and conduct research on appropriate emerging legal issues
Provides representation to the institution in ensuring the efficient handling and winning resolution of all negotiations and disputes
Participates in meetings with clients and concerned parties to discuss related legal matters