Legal Executive at CIG Motor Ltd

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd (GAC MOTOR) is a Chinese automobile maker headquartered in Guangzhou in China. GAC MOTOR represents insisting on pursuing scientific development, enhancing the core competition, and achieving the sustainable development.

Since its establishment, the Trumpchi has been technologically on par with other global brands and developed based on top-notch European performance. GAC Motor not only has relationships with the global top ten automobile parts suppliers, but have also internalized Europe s advanced chassis and powertrain technology.

Especially in the safety performance, GAC MOTOR’s entire models got the 5 stars award in the C-NCAP test and beyond most of famous brands. Accordingly, GAC MOTOR is foremost in passive safety area.

Designed in Italy, built in world manufacture China, with its C-Class chassis and equipment, B-Class value and quality, and A-Class price, the Trumpchi will be extremely competitive in the global market.

With the global strategy of "Prudent action, holistic plan, steady growth, major breakthroughs," GAC plans to establish distribution networks in 18 countries in 2014, covering each continent, and extend further to neighboring markets. In the Middle East, GAC MOTOR plans to establish networks in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates etc.; as well as in Russia and Ukraine of Eastern Europe; Chile, Peru, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina of South America; Algeria and Nigeria of Africa; and in the Southeast Asia and Central Asia are Thailand, Burma, and Cambodia etc.Job Summary:

The Legal Executive will provide legal support across the business by drafting and reviewing contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining proper documentation. The role includes supporting corporate governance processes, liaising with regulators and external stakeholders, and managing pre-litigation and dispute matters. The Legal Executive will also contribute to compliance frameworks, policies, and training, while performing other duties as assigned by the Head of Legal or Management.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
Provide legal advisory services to business units on transactions and operations.
Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (CAC,SEC,FIRS,SON,IP filings,etc).
Maintain proper documentation and database of contracts, licenses, permits, and regulatory fillings.
Support in corporate governance duties,including preparing board/shareholder resolutions and meeting minutes.
Liaise with regulatory bodies,external solicitors, and other stakeholders.
Handle pre-litigation matters, manage disputes, and provide support in litigation and arbitration.
Assist in developing internal compliance frameworks, policies, and training.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the head of legal or Management.

Requirements

LL.B. degree in Law.
B.L. (Called to the Nigerian Bar)
2-5 years post call experience in a corporate legal department or reputable law firm.
Proven experience in contract management, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
Experience with company secretarial duties is desirable.
Excellent knowledge of Nigerian corporate and commercial law.
Strong legal drafting and analytical skills.
Good negotiation and advisory skills.
Proficiency in MS office suite and legal research tools.
High attention to detail, confidentiality, and integrity.
Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Proactive and result oriented.
Ethical and professional in conduct.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Strong problem solving ability