Responsibilities

We are looking for a full time legal expert who shall report directly to the Director, Corporate Legal Counsel and responsible for:-

• Providing legal advice on legal issues to sister companies and Departments.
• Representing the Company before courts of law, judicial tribunals, and other similar organs in relation to any litigation
• Following-up the proper institution and presentation of legal suits and/or statements of defense in all cases including judgment execution process and appeals
• Preparing or revising drafted local and international contracts, pledges, guarantees, agreements and other legal documents.
• Preparing statement of claim, defense, pleadings, appeal, affidavit, memorandum, application, notices and other legal instruments
• Attending court cases, conducting litigation, and reporting progresses on each adjournment
• Following up criminal cases handled by the police, prosecutor, court, or other similar crime investigation offices or government organs.
• Conducting researches on legal problems or issues related to the Company.
• Conducting training to create awareness on different legal issues.
• Ensuring that all the necessary legal documents or files are available and neatly and systematically kept in the Department.

Job Requirement

Qualifications and Skills required

• A minimum of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from a recognized university and,
• A minimum of Six (6) years of direct related experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skill is mandatory