Our client is a Group of companies in the Construction and Oil/Gas industries in need of an Administrative Officer (preferably a male) in their Lagos Office.
Job description
Provide administrative support to Chairman/Management staff
Receive, dispatch and record correspondence received or issued by Management
Ensure documentation and contract execution within stipulated timelines.
Effective Library Management
Ensure all files are up to date, complete and properly filed
Perform records research
Perform legal research
Coordinate research
Check legal forms for accuracy
Prepare reports
Prepare correspondence
Facilitate departmental provisioning:
Prepare, process and retire purchase requisitions, advance forms, travel and subsistence forms, operational expense approval forms, expense reimbursements and such other administrative forms as may be from time to time required
Coordinate travel documents and approvals for the Chairman and Management
Order, stock and distribute office supplies for the office/Management Team
Responsible for raising and processing all requisitions for the office/Management Team
Ensure prompt settlement of business partners’ fees
Provide general support services
Desired Skills and Experience
Good bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB);
Call to the Nigerian Bar(BL)
Post graduate qualification may be an added advantage
5-6 years cognate post qualification experience in a large organization with the first few years in a top-tier law firm.
Candidate must have up-to-date knowledge of the internal and granular activities of a legal department, including, but not limited to:
Legal research;
Good writing and communication skills
The ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule
Computer skills
Microsoft Office suite
In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
The ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy
Application
Salary is above industry standard. Qualified candidates should forward CVs to ‘[email protected]’ using ‘Admin_Legal’ as title of application. Wrong titled applications will not be opened. Only applicants with Legal background and administrative experience will be invited for interviews. Application closes 14th June, 2015.