Efficacy Construction Company Legal Officer Jobs in Nigeria

Efficacy Construction Company Legal Officer Jobs in Nigeria



Description
  • We are searching for a Legal Officer whose role will be to oversee the legal aspects of our business, ensure the company strictly follows Nigerian law guidelines, and give legal advice to management and clients about all relevant issues.

    General Duties
  • Draft and/or review legal letters, contracts and agreements, briefs, notices, circulars, correspondence, orders, reports and other legal forms from individuals, companies, government or third parties, as requested, including all our sites.
  • Read and prepare contracts/agreements and send necessary comments to Corporate Affairs.
  • Ensure the company complies with the Labour Act and other statutory laws binding or regulating the company.
  • Prepare, file and plead cases in Commercial Court and/or with law enforcement agencies in pursuit of amounts owed to the Company.
  • Liaise with and assist external counsel in the discharge of their obligation towards the company.
  • Communicate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust.
  • Research and prepare legal opinions on various civil matters including claims for compensation against the Company.
  • Maintain a database of the status of all court matters involving the Company.
  • Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
  • Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
  • Work with the Accounts department on statutory documentation.
  • Work with relationship officers on clients’ management, documentations including drafting of Contract Agreements for all our sites and any other sites as instructed.
  • Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights, as soon
    as the agreement/contract has been established.
  • Register land and/or property documents with government parastatals such as Lands Bureau, Physical Planning and Urban Development (PPUD).
  • Attend to land issues such as drafting of the contract of sale, assignments, memorandum of understanding, etc.
  • Submit weekly/quarterly reports on targets achieved and an appraisal report to the corporate affairs manager.

    Requirements
  • LLB Degree or related field.
  • 3-5 years experience post-NYSC
  • Experience in the real estate industry will be an added advantage.
  • A clear focus on results
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Organizational and negotiation skills

    How to Apply

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letters and CVs to: careers@efficacyconstruction.com using the Job title as the subject of the mail.

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