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Job Title: Legal Officer- HO
Job Reference: LegalOff Oct 2011
Location: Nigeria
Department: Management
Organisation: Nestlé Nigeria Plc
Job Details:
• Applications are hereby required from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Legal officer- Head Office Ilupeju Lagos.
• Nestlé Nigeria Plc upholds the principle of Non- Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities in its recruitment processes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Drafting and vetting agreements between the Company, members of staff and third parties.
• Drafting and vetting court processes to be filled by external solicitors on behalf of the company.
• Proferring legal advice to the various departments and business units within the company.
• Conducting legal research on issues raised by regulatory authorities.
• Liaising with, and briefing external solicitors and maintaining an up to date litigation schedule.
• Giving legal advice to the company and other members of staff in respect of work-related issues.
• Registration and renewal of trademarks, permits and licenses.
• Reviewing court processes to be filed by lawyers on behalf of Nestle and representing Nestle in court.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Inspection of property to be financed with house ownership loan. Providing support services to the company secretary.
Profile:
The ideal candidate must;
• Have a minimum of Second Class Upper division in BL & LLB.
• Have 1-3 years post NYSC experience in legal duties
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal & negotiation skills.
• Display a high level of initiative and courage at all times.
• Be service oriented and highly result focused.
For more information and online application: Nestlé Nigeria Jobs - Legal Officer (http://www.dragnetnigeria.com/nnplc/apply.aspx?job_id=24).
Deadline: 13 October, 2011.
Applications received after this date will not be processed.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.