Julius Berger Nigeria
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc is a leading construction company in Nigeria, offering comprehensive services that encompass planning, design, engineering, construction, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure, industry, and building projects. The company is committed to staying at the forefront of the industry by continuously enhancing its robust experience and strong technical expertise through innovation and development, thereby creating long-term value for its stakeholders.
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for a fresh job vacancy at Julius Berger Nigeria.
Legal Officer
Job Specifications:
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) degree from a recognized institution
- Location: Rivers, Nigeria
Job Description:
The Legal Officer will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, updating, filing, reporting, and providing day-to-day legal support within the assigned region. Key responsibilities include:
- Drafting, analyzing, and reviewing legal agreements, legislation, and documents for the region.
- Providing first-level advisory on documents with legal implications for work groups and functions within the region.
- Maintaining an up-to-date filing system for all legal documents and cases related to the region.
- Executing departmental initiatives within the region.
- Providing direction and assigning tasks to personnel within the Legal Unit.
- Identifying legal risk areas within the region and escalating them for proper mitigation.
- Rendering periodic reports on all legal-related matters within the region.
- Tracking adherence to legal policies and procedures within the region.
- Working closely with external solicitors within the region and tracking their deliverables in alignment with the terms of reference/service level agreements.
- Overseeing the readiness of all stakeholders for court appearances.
- Coordinating the process of preparing court cases in the region, including taking depositions, preparing pre-trial briefs, evidence gathering, and drafting pleadings for filing.
- Conducting periodic sensitization on legal pronouncements to minimize or eliminate legal risks.
- Following up on cases filed against the organization and preparing legal reports and opinions.
- Performing any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) degree from a recognized institution.
- Be a member of the Nigerian Bar Association.
- Have a minimum of 8 years of experience, with at least 4 years in a similar position in a reputable organization.
Method of Application:
Qualified and interested candidates should apply by clicking the link below.
Deadline: March 11, 2025
This job vacancy offers a unique opportunity to join a leading construction company in Nigeria, contributing to its legal operations and ensuring compliance with legal standards.
