Legal/Litigation Officer

3 days ago

Funsho Williams Ave Surulere Lagos Nigeria Leadway Pensure Full time ₦900,000 - ₦1,200,000 per year
Company Description

Leadway Pensure PFA Limited ("Leadway Pensure") was incorporated on the 25th day of August, 2004 as a Pension Fund Administrator in accordance with the provisions of the Pension Reform Act 2004. Formed by a consortium of three (3) major financial service companies, Leadway Pensure is one of the most capitalized PFA's in Nigeria with an authorized share capital of N2.0 Billion. Our shareholder's fund is in excess of N7.0 Billion, unimpaired by losses. Since its inception, we have positioned ourselves as one of Nigeria's foremost Pension Fund Administrators.

Leadway Pensure boasts of extensive national coverage as well as in-depth experience in pension administration and fund management for prominent corporate organizations, states, and federal government institutions. Our shareholders have a combined experience of over 125 years in the delivery of professional fund management services.

Our outstanding experience, expertise, technology, and transparency positions us to deliver on our promise of providing you simple, coherent, efficient and exceptional quality service. Leadway Pensure PFA is reputed for her professional business ethics and corporate governance, which are driven by the unflinching level of integrity of its Directors and Shareholders.

Job Description
  • Support the Legal Adviser/Company Secretary in execution of all Legal/Litigation functions.
  • Additional support to the Legal Adviser/Company Secretary in execution of Company Secretariat functions.
  • Assist the Company Secretary in coordinating and managing the entire Legal Framework of LPPFA by ensuring that LPPFA's interests, operations and business transactions comply with the law/relevant statutory provisions and minimize exposure to potential litigation.
  • Provide hands-on legal support required for the Company¦s day to day operations and transactions.
  • Ensure Safe Keeping of Legal documents in line with best practice.

COMPANY SECRETARIAT

  • Assist with Legal Research and provide advice on corporate governance issues, legal and regulatory compliance.
  • Assist with preparation of 1 Annual General Meeting, a minimum of 4 Board Meetings and a minimum of 16 Board Committee Meetings as well as all Executive Committee and Senior Management Committee.
  • Assist with the preparation and production of first drafts of minutes of meetings, and preparation and production of required documentation for corporate filings.
  • Assist with the preparation and production of Legal correspondence and documents and contracts and keep track of compliance and regulatory requirements.

LITIGATION

  • Coordinating litigation and maintaining a litigation portfolio for LPPFA.
  • Assist with review and update of cases where the Company is a party.
  • Liaise with external solicitors representing LPPFA in any litigious matter.
  • Assist in case management and monitoring of proceedings
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 years relevant corporate/commercial practice experience.
  • Minimum of first degree in Law (LLB) is required.
  • Barrister of Law (BL).
  • Master's in Law (LLM) is an added advantage.
  • Relevant professional certifications are an added advantage
Additional Information

Skills

  • Computer skills; Proficiency in MS Office Applications.
  • Interpretation and application of relevant laws, rules and regulations.
  • Legal research.
  • Excellent Legal drafting and document review skills.
  • Communication (written and verbal).
  • Relationship Management skills.
  • High Level of Attention to detail.
  • Planning and Organizational skills.
  • Negotiation skills.

Knowledge

  • Basic Knowledge of Corporate Governance and Best Practice

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