Overview

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

Job Position: Legal and Compliance Executive

Job Location: Isolo, Lagos

Job Responsibilities

  1. Provide leadership to the legal team, review and advise on all legal matters including ongoing cases as asked.
  2. Liaise with BUs / depts to ensure that all legal risks are identified and appropriate actions taken.
  3. Provide and interpret legal information and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff.
  4. Review and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures .
  5. Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that these are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements of all group companies.
  6. Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers .
  7. Continuously monitor and ensure compliance with statutory obligations and advise the management accordingly.
  8. Review all contracts and other documents where the Company has committed itself and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the management’s attention.
  9. Arbitration & Mediation services
  10. Organise and prepare agendas and papers for board meetings, committees and annual general meetings (AGMs).
  11. Monitor changes in relevant legislation, dividends, share option, pension scheme, code of conduct, ethical standards, doucment safety and security.
  12. Legal & Secretarial risk assessment and mitigation for all group companies and territories where group operates.
  13. Liaise with Police and other relevant agencies on issues
  14. Any other responsbilty or task assigned by the Management from time to time.

Job Requirements

  • BL / LLB qualification.
  • LLM or CIPMN is an added advantage.
  • 8 years+ as a Legal and Compliance Executive or Manager in an FMCG company.
  • Relevant experience in handling Labour related issues.
  • Managed Legal Secreterial duties.
  • Thorough with local regulations and laws across all area’s under scope.
  • Female Preferred for gender balance.

Application Deadline
17th July, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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