Assistant Manager, Legal Job at Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc (CCNN)

Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc (CCNN) is a public quoted company engaged in the manufacture and sale of Portland cement. Its factory is located at Kalambaina Road, on the outskirts of Sokoto town. An opening exists for an experienced and qualified candidate to fill-in a position in our Legal Department.
Job Title: Assistant Manager, Legal

Qualification and Work experience:

First degree in Law (LLB, B.L)
Minimum of Six (6) years post call experience preferably in the areas of corporate practice duties

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Reporting to the MD/CE
Offer legal advice and liaise with the external solicitors;
Drafting and vetting of legal documents;
Ensure compliance with listing rules and other regulations codes and acts;
Ensure that corporate disclosures are completed and dissemination of regulatory news to the stock market;
Work with company secretary and others departmental directors to ensure that regulatory reporting is correct and does not lead to errors resulting in offences under various acts;
Ensure compliance with statutory filling requirements;
Arrange and manage the process of calling and holding annual general or special meetings;
Documentation of formal decisions made by shareholders, BOD and management.

Competencies and Skiffs:

Good knowledge of the legal framework (corporate and commercial law)
Adequate relationship management and networking skills
Ability to exhibit confidentiality in information handling
Proven integrity and sound ethics
Sufficient attention to details
Well developed interpersonal skills
Excellent business writing and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites
Fluent in Hausa Language

Application Deadline
5th April, 2012
Method of Application
All applicants should forward their CV/Resume to muhammad.faringani@sokotocement.com on or before Friday, 5th April 2012.

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