Litigation Officer
Responsibilities
- Review and proofread legal documents, agreements, and contracts, including Portfolio Management Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Lease Agreements, and other related documents.
- Represent the company’s interests, under supervision, during interactions with law enforcement agencies or regulatory bodies, such as the Police, NCC, or NDLEA, when required.
- Interpret laws, regulations, and court decisions affecting the company, and train non-legal staff on relevant compliance issues.
- Perform administrative tasks for the Legal Department, including drafting correspondence, taking minutes during meetings, and circulating action points.
- Prepare and file statutory forms for compliance with regulatory bodies, including the Corporate Affairs Commission and National Communications Commission.
- Stamp documents at the Federal Board of Inland Revenue and Lagos State Inland Revenue Services, and maintain statutory books, such as the Register of Members and Minute Books.
- Collate information, prepare reports, and ensure timely communication of action memos to relevant stakeholders.
- Manage litigation case files, organize court documents, and work with external solicitors on court processes, such as Statements of Claim or Defense.
- Contribute to creating and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs) for legal and administrative processes.
- Verify and process bills of charges and handle administrative tasks for the Legal Department.
- Attend meetings as directed by the Legal Advisory Manager, prepare agendas, and follow up on action items.
Litigation Support
- Monitor litigation cases involving the company, hold watching briefs, and organize court documents under the guidance of senior legal staff.
- Work with external solicitors to prepare and review court documents, such as Statements of Claim, Defense, or Counterclaims.
- Process Improvement
- Propose ideas to improve legal and administrative processes and document SOPs for departmental activities.
Legal/Administrative Support
- Collaborate with the Legal Team and other departments on administrative tasks.
- Serve as a support administrative officer for the Legal Department, managing routine tasks and documentation.
Knowledge/Experience
- Minimum of 4 years post call legal experience, preferably with exposure to a law firm or corporate legal environment.
- Basic understanding of Nigerian laws and regulations.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with team members and external stakeholders.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Commitment to a culture of service excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB)
- Barrister at Law (BL)
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates can apply on Indeed or send CV to careers@konga.com (Only suitable candidates will be contacted)
