The inception of the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) took shape through the synergy of the Nigerian Federal Government and international development allies. This pioneering effort aims to tackle the predominant financial obstacles encountered by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) within Nigeria.
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Department: Legal
Job Type: Full-Time
Who Are We Looking For?
As a Legal Officer, your role involves overseeing and ensuring the delivery of top-notch legal services and expert compliance counsel to the organization, employing utmost efficiency. Your support will be pivotal in upholding corporate governance standards and fulfilling regulatory obligations.
Core Responsibilities
- Supports in maintaining relationships with specialized external legal firms and practitioners, as needed
- Coordinates the transfer of files to external attorneys in alignment with the CEO, and oversees their performance
- Reviews and maintains updates for the Bank’s documents as required
- Collaborates with the Legal Advisor on legislative and regulatory shifts impacting the institution and Board activities; ensures Board is briefed for informed decision-making
- Analyzes formal complaints lodged against the Bank, offering actionable advice
- Ensures seamless legal consultations across departments/units
- Reviews texts of standard contracts, agreements, and forms
- Represents the Bank to ensure effective resolution of negotiations and disputes
- Attends meetings with clients and relevant parties to address legal concerns
- Aids in registering agreements for submission to ministries, governmental bodies, and agencies
- Drafts Memorandums of Understanding, bills, and statutes on administrative matters, conducts research on emerging legal issues
Qualification
- Expertise in negotiation, arbitration, and contract management
- Proficiency in offering counsel to Board/Executive levels
- Exceptional skills in resolving disputes effectively
- Mastery of Company Law principles and tools
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law
- Additional advantage of holding a Postgraduate qualification (e.g., LLM)
Additional Requirements
- Minimum 7 years post-admission experience in financial regulatory contexts
- Comprehensive grasp of legal matters, encompassing governance and compliance
- In-depth understanding of financial industry policies and tenets
- Familiarity with customer service principles and protocols
- Acquaintance with conflict resolution techniques
- Proficient in administrative legalities
- Firm comprehension of ethical regulations and statutes
- Aptitude for Leadership and People Development
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving prowess
- Demonstrates creativity in approaches
- Effective relationship-building aptitude
Method of Application
To initiate your application, simply send your resume to [email protected]. Ensure that you meet the necessary criteria before proceeding.
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