The Nigerian Stock Exchange, services the largest economy in Africa, and is championing the development of Africa’s financial markets. The Exchange offers listing and trading services, licensing services, market data solutions, ancillary technology services, and more. It is an open, professional and vibrant exchange, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world.
Legal Manager - Intellectual Property & TechnologyJob TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA
Experience7 - 10 years
LocationNigeria
Job FieldLaw / Legal
Report to: Head, Legal Department
Division: Shared Services Division
Department: Legal Department
Grade: Legal Manager IPT
Estimated Date Of Resumption: Monday, September 24, 2018
Job Summary
The Nigerian Stock Exchange services the largest economy in Africa, and is championing the development of Africa’s financial markets.
The Exchange offers listing and trading services, licensing services, market data solutions, ancillary technology services, and more. It is an open, professional and vibrant exchange, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world.
The Exchange needs a consummate legal professional with a strong personality, good people management skills, and the ability to work as a team player to support the Division and assist it to manage its legal risk.
The individual would be required to have a thorough understanding of The Exchange’s policies, overall mission and strategy, as well as a strong legal background, including stellar academic credentials.
The Legal Department is within the Legal and Regulation Division of The Exchange.
Key Responsibilities
Drafting, reviewing and advising in a qualitative manner legal documentation of all types, including simple and very complex contracts within agreed timeframes in respect of IP and Technology related agreements
Providing enterprise wide legal support on a myriad of issues in a timely and qualitative manner especially as it relates to legal issues regarding Intellectual Property (“IP”) and Technology
Providing legal opinions and advice as requested by other employees of The Exchange and the Council of The Exchange as it relates to legal issues regarding IP and Technology. Providing legal advisory services to the Council, Council Committees, and subsidiaries of The Exchange as it relates to legal issues regarding IP and Technology
Managing the IP portfolio of The Exchange to be in line with best practice and International Standards
Managing the technology Agreements of The Exchange and shaping the direction of The Exchange’s technology Agreements to be in Line with best practice and international standards. Attending meetings with third parties and stakeholders regarding the IP portfolio and technology agreements of The Exchange
Minimizing the exposure of The Exchange and its subsidiaries to legal liabilities as it relates to IP and Technology. Ensuring compliance of the enterprise with all applicable laws, and providing sound legal advice on legal obligations and implications on the enterprise’s business conduct, transactions and policies as it relates to IP and Technology
Drafting documents as it relates to legal issues regarding IP and Technology
Supervising and training junior attorneys who work with you
Participating as representative of the legal function in Committees and Projects across the enterprise as they relate to legal issues regarding IP and Technology
Supporting the business in finding creative ways to meet organizational objectives
Relating as one of the representatives of The Exchange with various Government agencies, including The Exchange’s regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria
Ensuring KPIs are met
Ensuring cost effective service provision for all services provided by the Legal Department in accordance with SLAs
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of 2:1 in University
A law degree with 7-10 years’ experience and at least 1 year of managerial experience
Strong understanding of securities laws and a good understanding of laws affecting the capital markets, NSE rules and CAMA
Masters’ Degree in Law.
Knowledge of intellectual property, and technology related agreements.
Functional Competencies:
Analytical Thinking
Application of Legal Expertise
Relationship Management
Project Management
Knowledge of Employment Laws
Legal Drafting and Interpretation
Legal Advisory
Information Technology Policy and Planning.
Behavioural Competencies:
Attention to Detail
Leadership
Problem Solving
Effective Communication Skills (Written & Oral).
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Team Member, Capital Market MattersJob TypeFull Time
QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
Experience3 - 8 years
LocationNigeria
Job FieldLaw / Legal
Report to: Head, Legal Department
Division: Shared Services Division
Department: Legal Department
Grade: TM, Cap Mkt Matters-Legal
Estimated Date Of Resumption: Monday, September 3rd, 2018
Job Summary
The Legal Services Department is within the Shared Services Division of The Exchange. The Exchange needs a consummate legal professional with a strong personality, good people management skills, and the ability to work as a team player to support the Capital Market Matters Unit of the Legal Services Department in order to provide advisory support services and manage and mitigate risk.
The individual would be required to have a thorough understanding of the Exchange’s policies, overall mission and strategy, as well as a strong legal background, including stellar academic credentials.
Key Responsibilities
Drafting, reviewing and advising in a qualitative manner legal documentation of all types, including simple and very complex contracts within agreed timeframes related to capital market issues and transactions
Providing enterprise wide legal support on a myriad of capital market issues in a timely and qualitative manner
Providing legal opinions and advice as requested by other employees of The Exchange and the Council of The Exchange in respect of capital market related issues
Providing legal advisory services regarding capital market related issues to the Council, Council Committees, and subsidiaries of The Exchange
Working with other business departments on legal issues involving capital market related matters
Resolving the legal capital market issues in line with the law, best practice and international standards
Attending meetings with third parties and stakeholders regarding legal issues involving the above stated matters
Minimizing the exposure of The Exchange and its subsidiaries to legal liabilities
Reference Information:
Ensuring compliance of the enterprise with all applicable laws, and providing sound legal advice on legal obligations and implications on the enterprise’s business conduct, transactions and policies
Drafting documents
Participating as representative of the legal function in Committees and Projects across the enterprise related to Capital Market matters
Supporting the business in finding creative ways to meet organizational objectives
Relating as one of the representatives of The Exchange with various Government agencies
Ensuring KPIs are met
Ensuring cost effective service provision for all services provided by the Capital Market Matters Unitin accordance with SLAs
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of the Capital Market Matters Unit or the Head of the Department.
Functional Competencies
Capital Mkt Knowledge
Analytical Thinking
Behavioural Competencies
Professionalism
Accountability
Integrity
Inter-Personal Relations
Qualification and Experience
A Law Degree with 3 - 8 years’ experience
Proven track record of strong performance managing against deliverables
Top tier law firm experience: transactional
Experience within the legal function of a listed company, top tier capital market or financial industry operator is a plus.
Method of ApplicationUse the link(s) below to apply on company website.
Legal Manager - Intellectual Property & TechnologyTeam Member, Capital Market Matters
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