Legal and Compliance Associate at Alaro City

Rather, we aim to help create the infrastructure – the living and working spaces, communities, schools, and hospitals – that will help sustain and accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth, meet the aspirations of Africa’s burgeoning middle classes, and serve as a catalyst for further urban development. The people in our team are multi-skilled and experts in their respective fields. They possess a unique drive, underpinned by the desire to help improve Africa’s urban development.

Job Position: Legal and Compliance Associate
Location: Epe, Lagos

Job Description

1. Draft and/or review legal documents, contracts, term sheets, offer letters, agreement to lease, deed of sublease, procurement agreement, utilities agreements, construction and infrastructure development, financing and other corporate documents, etc.
2. Identification of potential risk factors for new and existing transactions and suggesting mitigation measures.
3. Provide litigation and court process drafting support to the Head of Legal.
4. Assist in the review of the Corporate Governance Handbook (CGHB).
5. Preparation of Board materials for Board meetings.
6. Taking minutes of Board meetings.
7. Drafting and reviewing board resolutions and extracts.
8. Assist with company secretarial functions, such as statutory filings and updating company records on an ongoing basis promptly (jointly with the Head of Legal).
9. Conduct and commission research and analysis of specific legal questions and preparation of information memoranda, opinions, position papers and any other legal research as may be required.
10. Monitoring Nigerian legislation as well as advising on the impact of existing and newly enacted legislation on the Company’s business.
11. Following up and ensuring that all board action points are met immediately after the Board meetings.
12. Ensuring that the central storage (Egnyte) for all key corporate documents is kept up to date (e.g. constitutional documents, title documents, board materials, key correspondence or letters, key financing and commercial agreements), jointly with the Head of Legal.
13. Provide sound advice on compliance matters to the various units and departments.
14. Assist with the preparation and submission of regulatory filings.
15. Undertake periodic audits to identify gaps in compliance processes.
16. Track and ensure timely remediation of compliance issues to ensure that the Company’s business is compliant with all relevant legal, regulatory and contractual obligations.
17. Assist in developing, maintaining and updating internal compliance policies and procedures.
18. Coordinate and deliver compliance training sessions for employees on topics such as anti-bribery & corruption, anti-money laundering, conflicts of interest, etc.
19. Serve as a point of contact for compliance-related questions and guidance.
20. Assist in identifying and mitigating compliance and reputational risks.
21. Consistently complete tasks by agreed deadlines and to the highest quality standard, meeting or exceeding expectations of internal and external stakeholders; and
22. All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

1. Hard skills and experience:
2. At least 6 years of core legal experience
3. Must have been called to the Nigerian Bar
4. Strong technical ability in real estate/property law, utilities (power, water, etc) and infrastructure, corporate/commercial law transactions

Soft skills:

1. Excellent communication skills
2. Task-oriented, initiative-driven, and enthusiastic
3. Mature, pragmatic and flexible approach, strong commercial judgment
4. Great attention to detail
5. Good planning and organisational skills
6. Excellent report writing and documentation skills
7. Good IT skills
8. Good team player
9. Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and maintain organisation in a rapidly changing environment

Personal characteristics:

1. High energy
2. Result-oriented
3. Strong work ethic
4. Ability to work effectively under pressure.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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