Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Jobs: Vacancy for Head of Legal

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Jobs: Vacancy for Head of Legal

Our client is the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the apex regulator of the capital market in Nigeria. SEC’s mission is to develop and regulate a capital market that is dynamic, fair, transparent and efficient to contribute to the nation’s economic development. Having set some ambitious goals, the Organization is seeking highly motivated and result-oriented professionals to take up various leadership responsibilities:

JOB TITLE: Head of Legal (ES00578)
 

THE CANDIDATES: 

The successful candidate will:

1. Reporting to the Executive Commissioner Legal and Enforcement the successful candidate will have responsibility for providing legal advisory services to various business groups within the Organization; 

2. Assisting in the negotiation and drafting of -commercial agreements; 

3. Securing necessary internal approvals for contracts with legal issues including legal publications, rule making and litigations. 

4. He/she will also ensure compliance with the statutory regulations, applicable legislations, agreements and legal issues affecting the organization. 

Specifically, the candidate will:
 

1. Coordinate the provision of legal advice on all matters in which the Organization has interest,
 

2. Develop and implement a comprehensive legal strategy and operating plans in line with the Organization’s corporate strategy and objectives,
 

3. Champion the formulation and implementation of the Organizations’ corporate policies, procedures and regulations,
 

4. Direct and supervise all matters concerning contract issues to ensure that corporate liabilities are managed and there is compliance with relevant laws.

REQUIREMENTS:
 

1. A good law degree from a reputable institution. Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association is essential. 

2. An MBA or any other higher degree will be an added advantage.
 

3. Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ post qualification experience in a reputable public or private sector organisation with at least five (5) years’ in the financial services industry,
 

4. Demonstrable track record of success in managing litigation portfolios.
 

PERSONAL SKILLS:
 

In addition, eligible candidates for this position must possess
 

1. Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills in both formal and informal settings with key stakeholders,
 

2. Excellent leadership, planning and organization, as well as people management skills,
 

3. Excellent relationship management and strategic networking skills at the highest level in both private and public sectors,
 

4. High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability,
 

5. Proficiency in the use of computer applications.

NOTE:

• SEC is an equal opportunity employer,

• Federal Character Principle on quota system will apply in short-listing candidates for the various positions,

• Pre-employment background checks will be carried out on candidates before making offers.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please quote the reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities to us at: recruitment@ng.kpmg.com on or before 21st December 2010.