Director Job in a Leading Multinational Conglomerate

A leading Multinational Conglomerate with diversified interest is looking to recruit a qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director

Location: Lagos.

Core Purpose

• As Director, Legal Services, the successful candidate will be accountable to the Board on all legal issues. He / She will also supervise, and give direction to the array of professionals in the Legal Department.

Overall Mission:

• The Director, Legal Services will oversee the Legal Department and ancillary functions. Perform this role in a multinational and diverse environment.

Main Activities:

• Broad based Legal Advisory functions especially in Commercial & Property Law.
• Preparation of Contracts and supervising legal documentation of company transactions.
• Oversee the Legal team for litigation or other dispute resolution processes.
• Legal representation at high level meetings internally and externally.
• Liaison duties with top government functionaries and external solicitors on behalf of the company keeping tab on all issues / cases to avoid reputational loss.
• Company secretarial functions.
• Advise Management on the approach to settlement of litigation through court, arbitration or mediation.
• Support the Human Resource function to ensure adherence to employment and immigration laws.

Pre – Requisites
Education, Knowledge & Professional Experience:

• Academic degree in Law. Must be a member of the Nigeria Bar Association Postgraduate qualification in Law / Finance and other related fields will be an advantage.
• Ability and willingness to work outside office regular hours.
• High level of professionalism, maturity and integrity when dealing with sensitive information and issues.
• A hybrid of remarkable legal practice with corporate experience will augment the candidate’s chances.
• Minimum of twenty years cognate experience within a reputable law firm or organization.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Thoroughness of work and quality results oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks efficiently and meet critical priorities.
• Highly organized and self – directed, comfortable working in a fast – paced environment with changing priorities.

Deadline: 24th February, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Motivation Letter to: legalfirmcop@gmaiI.com using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.