Job ResponsibilityTo provide overall legal expertise and support on legal issues relating to
the functions, structures and activities of the organization and support
management on issues pertaining to legal and regulatory framework and
monitor compliance with legal and regulatory corporate governance
requirements.
Accountabilities (Responsibilities)
o Advising the organisation on all legal matters that may arise in its operations;
o Drawing and vetting of contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
o Negotiating for contracts;
o Development of divisional budgets and workplans;
o Following up on cases filed against the organisation and preparation of legal reports and
opinions;
o Undertaking legal research;
o Liaising with external lawyers and the state law office on all cases filed against the
organisation to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time;
o Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure that they
are in accord with the existing legislation;
o Coordinating the organisation's complaint management system;
o Advising the organisation on the legislation that affect the organisation and changes made
thereof;
o Monitoring compliance with legal and statutory requirements of the organisation;
o Providing necessary support in the board secretarial function;
o Providing of day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas covering general
compliance queries and reviews; and
o Carry out any other duties relating to laws of the country or the organisation generally as
may be directed by the head legal services from time to time.
Job RequirementsJob Benifits
