An International Group of Companies Recruits: Head Legal and Administration

We are an International Group of Companies with substantial and expanding diverse business interests in various sectors of the Nigerian Economy, in search of a brilliant, mature and competent person with track record of proven integrity for the under­-mentioned position:
Position:     Head Legal and Administration (Department of Administration) Ref: A/001/01/11A

Location: (Lagos)
Qualification:

• The ideal candidate should preferably be aged between 30 to 45 years and
• Must possess LLB, BL with at least 7 years experience in Shipping and Maritime law practice and matters either as a practicing solicitor or in the employment of an organization actively involved in such matters.
• An LLM or Post Graduate Diploma in Maritime or Admiralty Law will be an added advantage.
• The candidate should be proficient in reviewing all contracts and agreements, liaise with external solicitors in respect of matters of litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution, draft letters for debt collection, advise Group companies on all legal matters in the first instance before seeking legal opinion from external counsel, prepare briefs for legal opinion from external counsel, maintenance of records of all current business litigations.
• The candidate must demonstrate high level of proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access & Power Point) and Internet/ E-mail operations.
• The ideal candidate must also demonstrate a reasonable level of experience in Human Resource Administration,
• The candidate will run an executive office and serve as the link between the Group Chairman, Directors and other members of staff, as well as, the general public.
• The candidate must be a good listener and ably follow instructions from the Group’s highest ranking Officials.

Method of Application
Hand-written application together with resume stating details of educational institutions attended with dates, qualifications, current remuneration package, experience, telephone number, two recent passport photographs, personal contact address (not P.O. Box) should reach on the left hand corner of the envelope.
The Advertiser,
P.O .Box 2462,
Apapa Lagos
On or before 1^st March 2011. Only short listed-candidates will be contacted