SUMMARY OF JOB ROLE
The Legal Audit Manager’s primary responsibility is to safeguard the interest of the organization through legal means and by providing legal immunity with respect to the accuracy, authenticity and consistency in documents generation.
He/she must ensure that drafted documents are in forms, which do not contradict or infringe existing legislation, both local and international and same must be in line with the organizations’ laid down policies and procedures.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
· Review, proofread and approve all legal documents before issuance
· Control the retrieval of documents.
· Carry out Quality & compliance checks on documents;
· Document management (both electronic and /or hard copies of source documents);
· Perform legal risks audit exercise periodically
· Maintenance of a list (register) of applicable legal documents after review;
· Oversees a team of Regional Business Managers in ensuring seamless process of document drafting, execution, and file management.
· Communicate changes in company policies and procedures and ensure proper compliance is followed.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
· Ability to prioritize
· Possess strong interpersonal, and communication skills
· Pays good attention to details
· Computer-savvy
· Excellent legal drafting skills
· Good Knowledge of applicable laws
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENT
· B.L (Qualifying Call to Bar Certificate).
· LL.B (Bachelor of Law) from a reputable and recognized Academic Institution.
· NYSC, discharge or Exemption Certificate.
· LL.M is an added advantage.
· Preferably Male.
