GENERAL COUNSEL

Job description

Will coordinate the provision of legal services to the Authority on matters of litigation, land/ property document perfection,contracts and other transactions that have legal implications to effectively mitigate the Authority's exposure.A key component of the role will be to act as the Company Secretary, coordinate all Board Secretariat activities and provide guidance in the implementation of the Authority's corporate governance framework. Coordinate, monitor and ensure the Authority's overall compliance with statutory and relevant regulatory requirements. Provide on-going legal and regulatory advisory for operational and investment-specific matters across the Organization, as well as interact with relevant regulatory authorities on behalf of the NSIA. Manage relationships with external solicitors and arbitrators. Monitor and advise on litigation claims and ensure minimal damage is sustained by the Authority. Attend Board and other committee meetings and provided required secretarial support. First degree in Law(L.L.B and B.L) Relevant professional and post graduate qualifications will be an advantage. A minimum of twelve (12) years' relevant experience, four(4) of which must have been at a strategic management level. Good knowledge of leading practices in secretariat services and corporate governance. Good knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian legal system. The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority(NSIA) is a recently established Sovereign Wealth Fund(SWF) for the benefit of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.The NSIA is seeking highly competent and result-oriented individuals with strong personal and professional integrity to join a dynamic team that has overall responsibility for the implementation of the establishment of the SWF,whose governing principles are based on rules and guidelines that are consistent with international best practices for managing SWFs.