Sokoto Cement Job Opening for Assistant Manager, Legal

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Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc (CCNN) is seeking to recruit an experienced and qualified candidate to fill-in a position in her Legal Department.

POSITION: ASSISTANT MANAGER, LEGAL

QUALIFICATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

- First degree in Law (LLB, B.L)

- Minimum of Six (6) years post call experience preferably in the areas of corporate practice duties

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

- Reporting to the MD/CE

- Offer legal advice and liaise with the external solicitors;

- Drafting and vetting of legal documents;

- Ensuring that corporate disclosures are completed and dissemination of regulatory news to the stock market;

- Work with company secretary and others departmental directors to ensure that regulatory reporting is correct and does not lead to errors resulting in offences under various acts;

- Ensure compliance with statutory filling requirements;

- Arrange and manage the process of calling and holding annual general or special meetings;

- Documentation of formal decisions made by shareholders, BOD and management

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

- Good knowledge of the legal framework (corporate and commercial law)

- Adequate relationship management and networking skills

- Ability to exhibit confidentiality in information handling

- Proven integrity and sound ethics.

- Sufficient attention to details

- Well developed interpersonal skills

- Excellent business writing and communication skills

- Proficiency in Micrsoft Office Suites

- Fluent in Hausa Language

METHOD OF APPLICATION

All applicants should forward their CV/Resume to muhammed.faringani@sokotocement.com on before Friday 5th, April 2012.

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