Airtel Nigeria Job Vacancies: Legal Assistants

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Airtel Nigeria is currently recruiting for the following position(s):

Position Title: Legal Assistant   
Job Code: 1007
Business Unit / Function: Legal
Location: Lagos, Nigeria   
Department: Commercial Legal
Administrative Reporting to: Legal, Director

Job Purpose: Effective and efficient filing, archiving, research, library management and general administration to increase work productivity of the Legal Directorate.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provide administrative support to staff in the Directorate:
1.       Receive, dispatch and record correspondence received or issued by the directorate
2.       Ensure documentation and contract execution within stipulated timelines.
3.       Effective Library Management
4.       Ensure all files are up to date, complete and properly filed
5.       Perform records research
6.       Perform rudimentary legal research
7.       Coordinate research
8.       Check legal forms for accuracy
9.       Prepare reports
10.   Prepare correspondence

Facilitate departmental provisioning:
1.                   Prepare, process and retire purchase requisitions, advance forms, travel and subsistence forms, operational expense approval forms, expense reimbursements and such other administrative forms as may be from time to time required
2.                   Coordinate travel documents and approvals for the department
3.                   Order, stock and distribute office supplies for the department
4.                   Responsible for raising and processing all requisitions for the department on Oracle accounting package
5.                   Ensure prompt settlement of Business Partners' professional fees
6.                   Interface with departments to clear hindrances to the prompt payment of Staff and Business Partners.

Provide general support services within the directorate:
•         Report preparation including Board and Committee packs within time and quality standards ensuring that such consumables and equipment required for same are available and are in good working condition
•         Report defective tools to the appropriate quarters and ensure swift resolution are proffered to address the issues as they arise

Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills:
•         Good bachelor's degree;
•         Post graduate qualification may be an added advantage

Relevant Experience (Type of experience and minimum number of years):
•   3-5 years cognate post qualification experience in a top-tier law firm or large organization.
•   Candidate must have up-to-date knowledge of the internal and granular activities of a legal department, including, but not limited to:
•   Legal research;
•   Good writing and communication skills
•   The ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule
•   Computer skills
•   In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
•   The ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy

Other requirements (Behavioural etc.):
•         Analytical and numerate
•         Attention to detail
§ General office Management skills
§ Accounts and Administrative skills
§ Leadership traits; and
§ Ability to interact effectively with people
§ Computer skills (including word and excel processing, use of databases and search tools)
§ Communication skills
§ People management skills
•         Ability to work long hours
•         Ability to manage effectively
•         Must possess sound knowledge of commercial and business issues
•         Must be a team player

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