Job Description

LEGAL ASSOCIATE

Arranging of meetings (Board, AGM, EGM, Committee Meetings); Issuing Notices & Agenda

Responsibilities

• Authentication of documents
• Filing of Statutory Returns to the Corporate Affairs Commission
• Maintaining the Statutory Registers of the Company
• Arranging of meetings (Board, AGM, EGM, Committee Meetings); Issuing Notices & Agenda
• Assisting with the drafting and circulation of the minutes of meetings
• Managing relations and correspondence with external Legal Advisers
• Managing litigation portfolio of the Company
• Managing Trademarks Portfolio of the Company
• Managing Lease/Property Portfolio of the Company
• Conduct Searches at the Lands’ Registry; Preparation of Lease Agreements
• Preparation of Franchise Agreements
• Managing Stock Options and Employee Staff Trust
• Managing corporate communication
• Assisting the HR in the preparation of Employees’ Agreements
• Ensuring compliance with the Company’s Memart and other statutory and regulatory requirements
• Liaising with Regulatory Authorities
• Maintaining the Seal Register
• Legal Research. LEGAL ASSOCIATE

Qualification:

• Experienced in Legal functions
• Familiar with the Food Industry Trends
• Process Management, Knowledge and Application
• Problem Solving & Analysis. LEGAL ASSOCIATE

General Management Competencies/Requirements:

• Strong Analytical skills
• Planning, Scheduling, Controlling & Coordinating
• Strong Oral and written Communication skills
• Strong Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively
• Strong Interpersonal Skills

Educational Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum of university degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years working experience.

Location: Nigeria.

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