Head, Legal

The House Of Freedom is a network of Faith-based Non-governmental Organizations. The expressions under house of Freedom include: God Bless Nigeria, The Waterbrook, This Present House(The Dome), Mount Zion, The Green House, The Underground Church, Holy Trinity and Freedom Foundation. Each expression has a unique focus catering to a specific affinity group. The connecting threads through all the expressions is vibrant worship, social reformation and excellence in governance.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Head, Legal
Job Location: Lagos
Job Field Law / Legal

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review agreements on behalf of House of Freedom and all its expressions as well as its affiliated Corporate entities;
• Co-ordinate due diligence process required by House of Freedom and all its expressions as well as its affiliated Corporate entities;
• Take part in negotiation and physical inspection of properties to be leased or purchased by House of Freedom and its expressions or affiliated Corporate entities;
• Provide legal advice and recommendations on transactions involving House of Freedom and all its expressions as well as its affiliated Corporate entities;
• Co-ordinate incorporation of new expressions or company required by House of Freedom, any of its expressions or its affiliated Corporate entities;
• Liase with external regulatory agencies on compliance matters involving House of Freedom and all its expressions as well as its affiliated Corporate entities;
• Liase with external Attorneys with respect to the prosecution of all court cases involving any of the expressions under House of Freedom or its affiliated Corporate entities;
• Attend court session to represent House of Freedom or any of its expressions as well as affiliated Corporate entities
• Provide legal support upon request from any department under House of Freedom.
• Collate information required by external Solicitors in respect of filings or registrations to be carried out on behalf of House of Freedom or any of its expressions or affiliated corporate entities.

Core Working Relationships/Key Stakeholder:

• Pastoral Team, Senior Managers, Board Members, House of Freedom

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• You have a sound knowledge of all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• You communicate clearly, write well and speak eloquently.
• You are possess the ability to prepare complex legal documents.
• You have the ability to cope with high level of responsibility and with confidential matters.
• Innovative, someone who thinks outside the box and see the bigger picture.
• You have a curious mind and love to analyze things with the aim of solving them.
• Ability to train, coach and motivate employees.
• You are I.T Savvy, knowledgeable in the use of MS Office Suite.
• 4-10 years progressive experience in similar role.
• BL and LLB