Legal Officer

Joint Initiative for Development (JID) is a Non-profit, youth-led and focused organization run by young people between the ages of 18 and 35years old. The organization is duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission as a Non Governmental Organization.

The organization is formed from the need to inspire young persons and indeed citizens to get involved in the community development process. We are of the opinion that a community can not be effectively developed by isolating its constituents. This has therefore formed our assertion that the involvement of community dwellers in the community development process will aid the development of such community.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• Provide legal advice/opinion on various issues relating to the Institute and its subsidiaries
• Undertake legal research and legal interpretation of all relevant laws including the Institute's staff, financial and other internal regulations
• Prepare agreements and other legal instruments as well as memoranda and correspondences
• Review all agreements and legal documents, which may create legal obligation for the Institute
• Oversee the registration and verification of contractors and consultants for the institute
• Work with external solicitors on cases involving the Institute
• Update the Institute's details with relevant regulatory authorities when necessary
• Handle matters related to the board of directors and secretariat
• Handle matters related to the reflection of structural changes of the Institute.
• Provide legal guidance/advice on various issues such as corporate regulatory compliance, privacy, anti-trust and competition laws, advertising/promotional matters, corporate governance, fiduciary duty, ethics and strategic transactions within the Department of Administration/Institute, including the preparation of memoranda and correspondences.
• Provide corporate policy guidance by providing advice on labor relations, employment law and benefits matter
• Update the details of the Institute and its subsidiaries at the Corporate Affairs Commission when necessary
• Coordinate other legal and related matters with external solicitors as may be needed/directed
• Perform such other administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and or the Director of Administration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to use initiative (be proactive)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills in English, written/verbal and diplomacy
• Have good interpersonal, relationship management skills and possess the ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent computer skills.

Education/Experience

• Candidates should have an LLB, BL with a minimum of second class Upper division.
• At least 3 years post call
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