Current WAFA AGGREGATE LIMITED Employment Opportunity

Wafa Aggregate Limited was incorporated in April 2010 and has experienced unprecedented growth in the downstream sector of the Nigerian oil industry. The company is an independent oil and gas trading company which was formed and wholly-owned by Nigerians. We have quick access to international markets via our local and international alliances.

The company is currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: LEGAL SECRETARY
Responsibilities
Assist in implementing the legal process of the company.
Maintenance of the company’s statutory registers or books.
Review, advise and implement draft contracts and other legal documents under the direction of staff/legal attorneys and submits same for revision and approval.
Establishes and maintains departmental/divisional files including contracts, workers compensation and project administration, prepares periodic and special purpose reports.
Performs special projects such as document control including interdepartmental tracking.
Dealing with correspondence, collating information and writing reports, ensuring decisions made is communicated to the relevant company stakeholders.
Liaising with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors.
Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment as well as taking appropriate action in conjunction with Management and company legal attorneys
Manage company meetings and conduct due diligence. 
Advise and ensure the company on complying with the applicable rules and regulations
Ensure proper the proper custody of the statutory and other books of the company
Liaise with the HR department to monitor and review the administration of the company’s policies and procedures
Co-ordinate the legal dimension and activities of the company.
Support the finance department with corporate information during statutory audits
Provide legal advisory support to all functional managers and heads of department
Deals with legal correspondence collate information needed for company secretariat function and produce executive management reports as required.
Requirements
First degree in law
Post graduate degree in business management, oil and gas law or related discipline preferred
Minimum 4 years cognate experience in business risk, strategy and the legal system
Knowledge of corporate governance legislation and best practice
Knowledge of legal and compliance requirements pertaining to Oil and Gas, Engineering, Agro Allied and Maritime sectors of the economy
Experience of working with different internal and external stakeholders and across boundaries
Effective oral and written communication skills include listening.
Ability to safeguard confidentiality.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate a wide range of issues and situations.
Strong planning and organizational skills
Ability to perform routine legal research requiring the exercise of considerable independent judgment.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CVs to: careers@wafa.com.ng using the job title as the subject.

Deadline: Friday 14th of March, 2014.