To provide legal and company secretarial support to the Bank, including contract review, regulatory matters, litigation support, liaison with law enforcement agencies and proper management of legal records.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with Board and Board Committee meeting notices, agendas, minutes and resolutions.
Draft, review and vet contracts, agreements, mortgage documents and other legal documents
Manage statutory filings and regulatory submissions to the CAC and relevant authorities.
Liaise with the Police, EFCC and other law enforcement agencies on matters involving the Bank, including following up on petitions and investigations
Assist in managing litigation matters and liaise with external solicitors on court proceedings and case updates.
Maintain statutory registers, corporate records
and other company secretarial documents
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
LL.B. degree and qualification from the Nigerian Law School.
Must be called to the Nigerian Bar
1-3 years' post-call experience in legal practice, preferably in a financial institution or corporate legal department.
Experience in company secretarial practice, tigation and contract review will be an advantage.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Good knowledge of corporate and commercial law.
Strong legal drafting and contract review skills.
Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
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