VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (WEWE) – LEGAL OFFICER/CORPORATE LAWYER

URGENT VACANCY

WIDOWS AND ORPHANS EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (WEWE)

LEGAL OFFICER/CORPORATE LAWYER

The Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization [hereinafter referred to as “Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)”] a local not-for-profit, faith-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill in the positions of Legal Officer/Corporate Lawyer

WEWE is interested in hiring a Legal Officer/Corporate Lawyer who has worked in the private sector, private Audit firms, Commercial Banks, Microfinance banks, legitimate Investment companies, and Financial Institutions. WEWE encourages applicants who want to change from working in the private sector to working in the Non-For-Profit sector and specifically with a USAID-funded project.

This position is being recruited strictly on merit, we do not have an already existing candidate, and we are sincerely looking for the best candidate that can add value to our Legal team.

Position:         Legal Officer/Corporate Lawyer

Location:        The successful candidate will be based in Abuja

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• S/he will provide in-house legal advisory services; compliance and risk mitigation support services through the assessment and development of effective corporate/legal structure. 
  S/he will serve as a Liaison between WEWE Management and the WEWE Board of Trustees.
• S/he will be responsible for all communications and correspondences between WEWE and the Board of Trustees as well as carry out such tasks as may be assigned by the WEWE Board of Trustees.
• S/he will manage WEWE’s Litigation Portfolio and liaise with external solicitors to defend the interests of WEWE.
• S/he will provide legal advisory services to WEWE Management and develop legal strategies to defend the interests of WEWE.
• S/he will conduct legal risk analyses and evaluation of WEWE activities, documentation, commitments and suggest risk mitigation strategies.
• S/he will be accountable for taking day-to-day legal responsibilities and providing legal advice that includes all the aspects of the analysis, investigation, and drafting process.
• S/he will be engaged in helping to analyze and collect evidence and schedule staff hearings.
• S/he will conduct legal analysis and research on any legal matters of the organization.
• S/he will provide advice on different legal issues and assist in drafting legal opinions, memoranda and other related documents.
• S/he will be actively involved in preparing and drafting different acts and legal submissions and draft the authoritative legal opinions as well.
• S/he will conduct legal research by utilizing various resources and selecting the relevant material to analyze the legal information.
• S/he will assist in reviewing the legal material and any other relevant documents and to identify the most important issues that need to be sorted out on a priority basis
• S/he will be responsible for providing high quality advice to the organization or the client on major legal issues and problems.
• S/he will provide the much needed legal assistance while dealing with some particular legal tasks, litigations, contracts, dispute resolution and guide the organization on taking an appropriate decision.
• S/he will advise whether all the proceedings of the organization are in compliance with the requirements of the legislation.
• S/he will supervise, analyzes and researches the implication of laws, legislation, etc., that may affect the organization.
• S/he will advise the organization so that there is minimum legal exposure and liability.
• S/he will perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (L.LB and B.L)
• Must possess a second class upper/Upper credit
• Additional professional certifications or a post graduate qualification is an added advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the law field.
• Experience in working with local civil society organization, government etc.
• Very strong report-writing skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Experience in the law field.
• Ability to work well within a team and individually.
• Ability to work long hours when needed.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES                                                                                                                              

The post holder is expected to be results orientated, be a team player, be pro-active, be committed to self-development and dedicated to the growth of the Organization. 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified applicants should fill and submit the form below. 

(Application form can only be assessed on WEWE official website, Terms and Conditions apply).

Deadline:

Monday, November 28th, 2022

Pleas indicate the title of the position applied for in the subject line of the email. Applicants should provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on their CVs as well as three professional referees.

Candidates must provide functional email addresses and telephone numbers of referees.

Kindly Note: Applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis. WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable candidate is selected. While WEWE thanks all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

“WEWE is an equal opportunity employer, which promotes diversity and does not discriminate based on tribe, state of origin within Nigeria, religion, age, sex, race or on different physical ability”.

“WEWE’s organizational culture promotes the principles of safeguarding and high moral values. WEWE’s Safeguarding Policy 2022 promotes an environment where no staff, associates, volunteers, case workers, consultants, board members, and partners engage in a sexual relationship, harass, or exploit anyone under the age of 18 or vulnerable adult, especially our beneficiaries”.

“WEWE’s organizational culture also has zero tolerance for corrupt practices. Therefore, for any of our job vacancies, we advise that applicants do not offer or accept any request for money, favors, or gifts from anyone to facilitate an employment opportunity with WEWE. Applicants found engaging in such practices could jeopardize their chances of being selected. If anyone contacts, you with such an offer please report this immediately to WEWE management on this WhatsApp line 09037811024”.