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Human Resource Executive

Roothe-Kharis & Partners

Responsibilities * Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, including workforce planning, job postings, interviewing, and onboarding to ensure the company attracts high-calibre candidates.* Develop and implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures that align with the company’s strategic goals and Nigerian labour regulations.* Conduct market research to identify industry trends and potential partners.* Prepare and deliver business proposals and presentations for HR consulting.* Attend networking events, conferences and business meetings to promote the Firm.* Serve as the primary point of contact for employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution, ensuring a healthy and productive work environment.* Drive the performance appraisal system (e.g., KPIs, 360-degree feedback), linking results to training, promotions, and succession planning.* Administer payroll coordination, leave management, HMO, pension remittances, and bonus structures in a timely and accurate manner.* Identify skills gaps and coordinate training programs to upskill employees and enhance productivity.* Prepare regular HR reports (turnover rates, recruitment metrics, staff satisfaction) for executive decision-making.* Draft the annual HR budget covering recruitment costs, training expenses, staff welfare, and HMO premiums for management approval.* Initiating and tracking payments to external vendors (e.g., job boards, training consultants, HMO providers, background check agencies) and reconciling invoices.* Collaborating with Finance to prepare and distribute annual tax clearance certificates.* Providing employee records, payroll schedules, and benefit documentation to external auditors during statutory or financial audits.* Monitoring business development targets and providing updates.Remuneration: 300,000 Monthly Net payOnly qualified candidates should send their CVs to info@roothekharis.com

Job DescriptionsMaintain accurate and up-to-date registrations, licenses, permits, and documentation relating to the company's products and operations.Monitor regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with applicable policies, standards, and guidelines.Liaise with regulatory authorities, government agencies, industry associations, and other relevant external stakeholders on behalf of the company.Prepare, review, organize, and maintain regulatory and corporate documentation.Support the timely submission and renewal of regulatory applications, permits, licenses, and other statutory documents.Keep abreast of changes in relevant regulatory requirements and communicate updates to management.Provide administrative support to ensure smooth and efficient business operations.Perform other administrative and regulatory duties as assigned by management.

Job DescriptionsConduct legal research and provide support on legal matters.Draft, review, and proofread contracts, agreements, letters, and other legal documents.Assist with reviewing commercial and business agreements.Maintain and organise legal documents and recordsAssist with legal correspondence and documentation.Support due diligence and other legal assignments as required.Identify potential legal risks and escalate matters requiring further legal attention.Perform other legal duties as assigned.

Job DescriptionsLead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements and contracts, safeguarding the company's interests.Develop, implement, and maintain robust corporate governance and compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to best practices.Provide proactive legal advice and guidance to Management on a wide range of legal and regulatory risks, including corporate, commercial, employment, and data protection issues.Coordinate and manage relationships with external legal counsel as needed, ensuring effective collaboration and cost-efficiency.Offer strategic legal insights and support for business expansion initiatives, partnerships, and daily corporate operations.Ensure the company's adherence to all applicable Nigerian laws and regulations, including those related to property technology, data protection (NDPR/NDPA), and financial services where applicable.

Job DescriptionsDraft pleadings, motions, affidavits, written addresses, legal opinions and dispute-resolution correspondence.Conduct legal/regulatory research and prepare clear analysis for supervisors and clients.Support court appearances, filings, strategy preparation and management of litigation deadlines.Assist with compliance reviews, regulatory filings, licences and interactions with relevant authorities.Track matters, deadlines, dependencies and outstanding actions and escalate issues promptly.Work through the firm's power-meeting, research, review and quality-control processes and respond promptly to supervisory comments.Support and, where appropriate, supervise junior associates on defined tasks.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, vet and negotiate high-value product supply and service contracts, BIMCO agreements, charter parties, and Master Service Agreements (MSAs).Ensure total compliance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act and NCDMB directives.Manage maritime claims, dispute resolutions, arbitrations, and litigation processes.Oversee anti-bribery, anti-corruption (FCPA, UK Bribery Act), and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance programs.Provide legal and compliance counsel in high-value strategic meetings and contribute legal and regulatory insights to corporate strategy.

Job DescriptionsMonitor legal risk in documentation and giving guidance on the acceptable assumption of risk.Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for natural and juristic persons.Conduct legal research and gather evidence.Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before documents are executed.Explain the law and give legal advice.Protect the Firm’s interests by ensuring due diligenceOffer legal representation at arbitration or mediation hearings.Draft, review and manage wills, trusts, estates, contracts and deeds.Manage regulatory and compliance-related services.Facilitate innovative solutions to client problems.Offer legal representation to clients in court proceedings on civil or criminal matters.Manage and oversee paralegals and legal assistants.Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of casesPrepare pleadings, notices and make appearances in courtStudy Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for casesPerform other duties as assigned.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and manage the lifecycle of all commercial contracts, ensuring 100% accuracy and protection.Act as the primary point for due diligence, risk reporting, and regulatory compliance.Provide real-time counsel to internal stakeholders to avoid disputes and manage litigation efficiently.Participate in client onboarding meetings to ensure legal alignment from the very first touchpoint.

Job DescriptionsConduct legal research and prepare clear research notes, first drafts and issue summaries.Assist with agreements, correspondence, court processes, regulatory filings and transaction documents.Participate in matter meetings, reviews and internal training and implement feedback carefully.Maintain accurate files, trackers and matter records and comply with agreed turnaround times.Support senior lawyers on client matters and take increasing ownership of defined tasks as capability develops.Demonstrate strong professional discipline, reliability and willingness to learn.

Job DescriptionsManage the Department’s calendar, meetings, appointments and action trackers.Maintain and update the Department’s physical and electronic filing systems and ensure easy retrieval of documents.Maintain and update the contracts register of contracts including execution, expiry, renewal and other key dates.Maintain and update the litigation/dispute trackers including court dates, deadlines, external counsel updates and legal fees.Track statutory, regulatory and other Department tasks, deadlines, filings and deliverables.Support contract administration processes, including document circulation, execution tracking and record maintenance.Assist with legal research, data gathering and preparation of routine reports, presentations and correspondence as assigned.Coordinate engagements with external counsel, consultants and service providers, including processing and tracking invoices and supporting documentation.Schedule and coordinate departmental meetings and maintain records of key action items where required.Coordinate departmental events including retreats, workshops and other team activities including logistics and vendor management.Assist with preparing presentations, reports and other materials required by the Head, Legal & Company Secretary.Provide general administrative support to the members of the Department and assist with special projects as required.Manage departmental calendars, meeting schedules and logistical arrangements.Perform any other reasonable administrative or coordination duties assigned by the Head, Legal & Company Secretary from time to time.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and manage tenancy agreements, leases, property management agreements, service agreements, NDAs, and other commercial contracts.Provide legal support on property transactions, including property acquisitions, leases, renewals, terminations, assignments, and other real estate-related matters.Conduct legal due diligence on properties, landlords, tenants, vendors, and other stakeholders, and identify potential legal or contractual risks.Advise management and relevant teams on property laws, tenancy matters, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and general corporate/commercial issues.Support dispute resolution and litigation matters involving tenants, landlords, contractors, vendors, and other property-related stakeholders, including liaison with external counsel where required.Maintain accurate legal records, support regulatory and statutory compliance, conduct legal research, and prepare legal opinions, notices, correspondence, and other documentation as required.

Job DescriptionsProvide practical legal advice on corporate, commercial, regulatory, labour, tax, and operational matters across the company's business pillars.Advise the CEO and senior management on the legal implications and risk profile of key business decisions, transactions, partnerships, and new initiatives.Interpret and apply relevant Nigerian laws and regulations, includingCAMA, FCCPA, tax, labour, and sector-specific regulations.Prepare legal opinions and risk assessments for proposed transactions, business lines, and market entries.Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements and advise management on their impact and required actions.Conduct periodic legal risk reviews across business units and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, SLAs, NDAs, vendor agreements, employment contracts, and other legal documents.Review SLAs and commercial agreements to identify onerous clauses, liability exposure, unfavourable terms, and other contractual risks.Support negotiations with vendors, clients, partners, and other counterparties to secure commercially favourable and legally sound terms.Maintain a central contract register covering key obligations, renewal/expiry dates, and contractual commitments.Standardize and maintain commonly used legal and contract templates.Monitor contractual obligations and ensure potential breaches, disputes, and other exposures are promptly escalated and addressed.Serve as the primary liaison with external lawyers and law firms on litigation, regulatory matters, filings, and specialized legal assignments.Manage external counsel instructions, performance, costs, legal fees, and invoices to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.Coordinate court processes, filings, and litigation matters with external counsel while keeping management informed of developments and potential exposure.Evaluate and recommend external legal counsel based on expertise, track record, service quality, and cost.Ensure timely responses to legal notices, regulatory correspondence, and letters before action.Maintain an up-to-date register of litigation and other legal matters, including status, next steps, and financial exposure..