Assistant Legal Officer Job at Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Limited

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Job Title: Assistant Legal Officer  

Location(s): Lagos, Nigeria

Line Manager: Head, Legal

Department: Legal  

Employer: Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Limited (Flyaero)

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors of Laws (LLB) and Barrister at Law (B.L)

JOB PURPOSE:

Assist in handling legal affairs of the organization and working with other legal staff to address the internal and external legal concerns of the business. Other responsibilities include:

•   Drafting of contractual agreements

•   Review contracts and recommend amendments

•   Carry out research and provide legal opinion

•   Liaise with regulatory bodies on legal matters

•   Ensuring compliance with all legal matters

•   Representing the company in court and monitoring the development on cases

•   Collating evidence in respect of matters and ensuring the attendance of witnesses in court

•   Liaising with external solicitors to prosecute court cases

•   Respond to complaints from customers solicitors

•   Resolution of disputes via alternative dispute resolution where feasible

•   Other duties as assigned by Head of Legal.

JOB CONDITION:

•   Travelling is sometimes a requirement

•   May work long hours

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

•   Good knowledge of Nigerian law especially Aviation Law

•   Knowledge of legal analysis and investigation

•   Strong written and Oral Communication skill

•   Good interpersonal skill

EXPERIENCE:

•   Minimum of three (3) years cognate experience in litigation, understanding of commercial transactions, drafting and analysis of contracts.

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