Legal/Litigation Officer

• Support the Legal Adviser/Company Secretary in execution of all Legal/Litigation functions.
• Additional support to the Legal Adviser/Company Secretary in execution of Company Secretariat functions.
• Assist the Company Secretary in coordinating and managing the entire Legal Framework of LPPFA by ensuring that LPPFA's interests, operations and business transactions comply with the law/relevant statutory provisions and minimize exposure to potential litigation.
• Provide hands-on legal support required for the Company¡¦s day to day operations and transactions.
• Ensure Safe Keeping of Legal documents in line with best practice.

COMPANY SECRETARIAT

• Assist with Legal Research and provide advice on corporate governance issues, legal and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with preparation of 1 Annual General Meeting, a minimum of 4 Board Meetings and a minimum of 16 Board Committee Meetings as well as all Executive Committee and Senior Management Committee.
• Assist with the preparation and production of first drafts of minutes of meetings, and preparation and production of required documentation for corporate filings.
• Assist with the preparation and production of Legal correspondence and documents and contracts and keep track of compliance and regulatory requirements.

LITIGATION

• Coordinating litigation and maintaining a litigation portfolio for LPPFA.
• Assist with review and update of cases where the Company is a party.
• Liaise with external solicitors representing LPPFA in any litigious matter.
• Assist in case management and monitoring of proceedings

• Minimum of 3 years relevant corporate/commercial practice experience.
• Minimum of first degree in Law (LLB) is required.
• Barrister of Law (BL).
• Master's in Law (LLM) is an added advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications are an added advantage

Skills

• Computer skills; Proficiency in MS Office Applications.
• Interpretation and application of relevant laws, rules and regulations.
• Legal research.
• Excellent Legal drafting and document review skills.
• Communication (written and verbal).
• Relationship Management skills.
• High Level of Attention to detail.
• Planning and Organizational skills.
• Negotiation skills.

Knowledge

• Basic Knowledge of Corporate Governance and Best Practice