Adexen Recruitment Agency is looking for a Legal Adviser for the Closed Pension Fund Administrator of an international company.

Job description
As the legal adviser, this position is part of the management team and will ensure the company has appropriate legal advice on all matters affecting its operations and the Fund and provide expert advice regarding best practice for corporate governance.

This position is the primary point of contact for any specific enquiries on company secretarial issues and will advice board members on matters of ethics and good governance

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Responsibilities
■Legal and corporate governance leadership for the company’s and Fund’s activities; ensuring compliance within regulatory frameworks.
■Legal watch
■Redaction of contracts and agreements
■Supervise outside legal counsel exchanges
■Leadership and optimization in corporate governance in line with regulatory frameworks.
■Maintenance of legal and corporate documents and records – Timely annual statutory returns and regulatory filings
■Administration of general meetings, board meetings and committee meetings, including accurate and timely production of meeting packs and minutes of meetings;
■Follow-up of mandates and tasks delegated by the Board and ensure orderly conduct of Board meetings and Board Committee meetings.
■External contact with stakeholders, regulatory authorities, consultants, advisers, sponsor and trade counterparties.

Qualifications et experience
■A graduate of Law (LLB minimum) plus an ICSA or equivalent qualification;
■Minimum of 10 years post–LLB work experience with at least 3 years of experience in a senior legal position in the financial sector, including experience of dealing with corporate governance and business conduct principles in a medium sized to large complex organization.
■Experience in drafting financial contracts and agreement.
■Solid technical knowledge and experience in legal, commercial and business best practices.
■Understanding of board dynamics and excellent organisational, management and communication skills;
■Pack office knowledge
■Familiarity with the Nigerian legal, financial and commercial environment.

What is on offer
Attractive package

If your experience, personal characteristics and qualifications meet the position specifications and your personal objectives are to seek such a challenge, then we would like to hear from you with details of your current earnings, up to date CV and explanation as to why your achievements to date fit you for consideration.

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CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, (CAC) RECRUITMENT
(Established under the Companies and Allied Matters Decree 1, 1990)
The Corporate Affairs Commission hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates from within and outside to fill the following existing vacancy:
JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT MANAGER (LEGAL)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The job would involve examining documents submitted for incorporation of companies, incorporated trustees and registration of business names. The job holder would also give advice on legal and operational matters.
Principal duties and responsibilities include:
• Verification and assessment of incorporation documents.
• Attending to post incorporation applications/filings.
• Maintenance of records and statutory filings Availability/Name Approval
• Handling litigations and compliance cases.
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of an LLB. Not below second class lower and BL
WORK EXPERIENCE
Previous working experience is not necessary.
GENERAL
All candidates must be proficient in the use of computers with particular emphasis in applications relevant to their professions.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to take written examination and subsequently oral interview.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates are to submit their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae addressed to the
Registrar-General,
Corporate Affairs Commission,
Plot 420 Tigris Crescent,
Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama,
P. M. B. 198,
Garki,
Abuja.
Application Deadline is 2nd September 2010

We are one of the largest most profitable financial institutions in Nigeria with a network of over 600 locations across the country ,offering a broad range of banking and non banking financial products and services including financial advisory, asset management and trust services. We have a strong and
solid track record of financial stability.
In partnership with one of the leading global insurers, we aspire to establish a foremost insurance underwriting firm in Nigeria, having recently obtained a licence to establish a life insurance business, we have ambitions to build  the partnership to include non-life insurance in the medium term. As part of plans to commence full operations, we seek to recruit focused , energetic, results-oriented and suitably qualified professionals to fill the following positions in the country:

COMPANY SECRETARY/LEGAL ADVISER(Ref: FILCS/LA)
Reporting to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for that the company complies with all statutory standards and corporate governance.He/She is to act as a point of communication between the Board of Directors and company shareholders. Specifically, the candidate will:
Investigate compliance issues and coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries or examinations
Partner with management with respect to startegic issues
Offer legal advice to managemnent and staff to ensure the best legal approach is taken for business venture
Handle conflicting legal matters that involve international, public and private law.
Organize, prepare agenda for, and take minutes of Board meetings and annual general meetings(AGMs)
Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, and taking appriopriate action

QUALIFICATIONS,EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
A good bachelor’s degree in Law
Higher degree(s) or relevant professional qualification(s) will be an ad
ded advantage
Minimum of seven(5) years experience with at least two (2) years in a reputable insurance company
Must be computer literate and must be able to work in a team-based multi-cultural environment
Ability to drive result through others
Excellent negotiation and communication  skills
Location: Lagos

METHOD OF APPLICATION
To Apply, please visit our website   to complete an online application form and also submit your curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document)within 10 days of this advertisement . All applications  will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

A dynamic and fast growing group with business interest in diverse sectors and due to expansion, require the services of qualified experienced and dynamic candidates with proven track records for the position of: Legal Officer.

LEGAL OFFICER
• The ideal candidate should not be more than 35 years
• Must possess a good LL.B (Hons.) from a recognized institution with a minimum of three years experience in the financial industry or reputable law firm with commercial practice.

Remuneration:
The packages attached to these positions are very competitive and attractive by present market standards.

General Requirements:
The candidates should possess good knowledge of computer applications, integrity and interpersonal skills, communication skills and ability to work in teams.

Method of Application:
Interested candidates should write in confidence, enclosing comprehensive CV stating contact address (not P. O. Box), telephone number and e-mail address, current remuneration to: [email protected]

Deadline: 19th January, 2010