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Lawyer at Choice Talents NG

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Abuja FCT
Posted 2 months ago

Job Title: Lawyer

Job Summary

  • The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and possesses strong legal, administrative, and strategic coordination skills to support the organization’s mission in governance, policy advocacy, and development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Executive Office & Administrative Support:

  • Manage the CEO’s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel logistics, ensuring efficiency and prioritization.
  • Handle email correspondence, phone calls, and official communications on behalf of the CEO.
  • Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, board documents, and strategic briefs.
  • Organize and document meeting minutes, ensuring timely follow-ups and execution of action points.
  • Maintain and oversee an organized document management system for executive records, contracts, and governance files.
  • Act as a gatekeeper, ensuring the proper flow of information internally and externally.

Strategic & Operational Support:

  • Assist in the execution of strategic projects, partnerships, and initiatives under the CEO’s leadership.
  • Conduct extensive research, data analysis, and policy reviews to provide insights that support decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Draft and review organizational policies, governance documents, and funding agreements in collaboration with legal and program teams.
  • Support the CEO in preparing reports for donors, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.

Legal & Compliance Support:

  • Conduct legal research and policy analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks affecting the organization’s operations.
  • Assist in reviewing and drafting contracts, MOUs, funding agreements, and legal policies.
  • Monitor corporate governance and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to national and international regulations.
  • Support the CEO in liaising with legal advisors, regulatory bodies, and compliance officers to manage risk and governance.

Stakeholder & Board Engagement:

  • Serve as the primary liaison between the CEO and the Board of Directors, handling scheduling, documentation, and governance compliance.
  • Draft and distribute board reports, resolutions, and meeting minutes.
  • Support the CEO in preparing presentations, speeches, and policy briefs for donor meetings, high-level partnerships, and public engagements.
  • Assist in external communication strategies to align with the organization’s mission.

Confidentiality & Risk Management:

  • Ensure strict confidentiality in handling sensitive executive and legal matters.
  • Enforce data protection and cybersecurity protocols in executive communications and document management.
  • Identify and mitigate organizational risks by ensuring compliance with legal and governance policies.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B), Public Administration, Political Science, Business Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree (LL.M, MBA, MPA) is an advantage.
  • 7+ years experience in executive support, legal advisory, or strategic administration, preferably in an NGO, government, or corporate environment.
  • Applicant must be a Male, for the purpose of gender balance, between 41- 50 years of age.
  • Strong knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, policy advocacy, and contract management.
  • Experience handling high-level administrative, legal, and strategic responsibilities for senior executives.
  • Excellent research and analytical skills, with experience in policy reviews, governance frameworks, and compliance oversight.
  • Familiarity with NGO operations, donor compliance, and international development policies is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Executive Support Expertise: Ability to manage calendars, correspondence, and workflow.
  • Legal & Policy Research: Strong research and analytical skills in compliance, risk management, and governance.
  • Confidentiality & Integrity: Experience handling sensitive legal and executive matters with discretion.
  • Project & Time Management: Ability to coordinate multiple strategic projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills for engaging with donors, board members, and government agencies.
  • Excellent Communication: Ability to draft reports, policy briefs, legal documents, and board resolutions with precision.
  • Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, legal research tools, and virtual collaboration platforms.

Work Conditions:

  • Frequent interactions with high-level stakeholders, requiring flexibility in work hours.
  • Occasional travel for board meetings, legal consultations, and stakeholder engagements.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 31st March, 2025. Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:
Official Job Website: https://choicetalents.com.ng/

Job Features

Job CategoryCorporate Lawyer, Legal / Law Enforcement jobs

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