ABB Nigeria Jobs: Legal & Compliance Officer

ABB operates in more than 100 countries and has offices in 87 of those countries to give its global and local customers the support they need to develop and conduct their business successfully.

ABB Nigeria is recruiting for a Legal & Compliance Officer

Summary of responsibilities:

The Legal and Compliance Officer will work from the Victoria Island Lagos office reporting to the Nigerian Country Manager.
You will take the initiative to ensure that the company follows very strictly the SEC and OECD regulations in business compliance.
You will complement these rules with the ABB Code of Conduct to ensure compliance by the employees and business partners.
You will ensure that local legislation and rules and norms of the local community where the company works are respected.
You will help the company to build the Nigerian economy by doing sound business while strictly observing the above principles.
You will be in a key role in evaluating partnerships and contracts and making sure that the company has all the necessary internal controls in place.
You will be business-minded and willing to walk the extra mile to ensure that the company meets up its business targets by doing only business that is 100% compliant.
You will act as the most senior advisor to the Board of Directors concerning local and international legal matters.
Role Profile:

Minimum of LLB and/or LL M.
Experience of having studied and worked abroad for several years.
Attainment of a certain age and professional maturity to ensure that you have the high credibility that is required in this challenging role.
General Requirement:

All positions require high Information Technology and communication skills.
Candidates of Nigerian origin are highly encouraged to apply for the positions.
Remuneration and Condition of Service:

ABB is an equal opportunity employer, offering a stimulating work environment, competitive salaries and a complete benefits package that matches experience and results; and an outlook for professional growth within ABB Group.
Method of Application:

Forward application and CV as one document in MS Word or PDF format to include your 5×7 passport photo to [email protected] indicating your name and position you are applying as subject line. e.g. Nyack Paddy, Sales Director.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 31st December, 2009.