Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Telnet Nigeria Limited jobs in Nigeria(Legal & Compliance Officer)

Telnet Nigeria Limited
Plot 242 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Qualifications: 
B.L and LL.B, with minimum of 6 years post qualification experience in legal and compliance responsibilities
Objectives:
To be responsible and accountable for resolving legal matters of a commercial nature pertaining to the business, negotiating, drafting and vetting contracts, providing legal support and advice, and also to develop and implement a regulatory risk management plan to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.
Person Specifications:
Knowledge of the Nigerian institutional legal framework and ability to understand and interpret foreign legal regulations.
Ability to draft clear and concise documents
Negotiation and analytical skills
Sense of responsibility and attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure; multi-task and work on tight schedules
Ability to create and maintain good relationship with legal authorities and personnel in the various Nigerian institutions
Experience in a compliance role is essential
Must have a good working knowledge of the computer (MS word, power point excel and other relevant programs)
Must be fluent in written and spoken English
Job Description
Set up and provide leadership for the legal unit, while also representing the company (with the legal retainers) in all legal matters.
Create and adopt policies and procedures designed to ensure that the company and its employees comply with required laws and regulations.
Administer policies and procedures, and provide legal advice to all units in the group.
Provide legal advice and verification of procurement procedures, contracts and other legal commitments
Review contracts and agreements to ensure the company’s interest is well protected at all times
Investigate compliance issues and coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries or examinations
Train company staff on compliance topics and best practices
Contrib.ting to the preparation, development and implementation of internal guidelines and procedures
Assisting in the training of staff members.
Proactively scanning and researching the regulatory environment, keeping the business informed and updated on compliance issues.

Applications should be forwarded to: 
eolorun1@iteco.com (cc: aoguntayo@iteco.com)

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