Details of the Organization

NASD Plc is the promoter of an Alternative Trading Network that seeks to ease secondary market trading of all non-quoted securities in the West African region, thereby stimulating growth through more efficient capital-raising processes.

Details of the Job/Internship

NASD OTC Securities Exchange is hiring a Legal Analyst with experience of 2 to 7 years to join their office in Lagos.

Role and Responsibilities

• Draft, review and advise on legal documentation of all types, agreements, contracts, product papers, within agreed timeframes and under the supervision of the Department Head.
• Providing enterprise-wide legal support on a myriad of issues in a timely and qualitative manner.
• Minimizing NASD’s exposure and that of its subsidiaries to legal liabilities. Ensuring NASD’s compliance with all applicable laws and providing sound legal advice on legal obligations and implications on the enterprise’s business conduct, transactions, and policies.
• Managing external service providers in the provision of company secretarial services to NASD.
• Preparing/reviewing Board papers, calendars, minutes, and action notes.
• Carrying out quarterly Monitoring and Surveillance Exercises on Market Participants and preparing corresponding surveillance report.
• Aid in monitoring the activities outlined in the Compliance Monitoring Programme and ensure that the relevant reports are submitted to the department and regulatory bodies by other units.
• File and keep proper records of all documentation in the department
• Work with the Legal team in ensuring NASD is following the provisions of CAMA, Investment & Securities Act, Securities & Exchange Rules and Regulations and that all corporate filings are up to date.
• Other tasks as may be assigned by the Department Head.
• Market Regulation, Drafting of new rules and regulations for NASD putting out notices to stakeholders as well as interpreting existing rules and answering frequently asked questions on proposed rules.
• Periodically amending existing Rules and Regulations in line with current developments and best practices.
• Maintain up-to-date information on regulatory and policy changes and give proactive opinions on proposed legislation that affects NASD.
• Review applications for registration with NASD and maintain up-to-date information on Participating Institutions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to develop solutions to OTC market legal requirements.
• Prepare and update the PI Database reports every week.
• Maintain a database for tracking compliance history and deadlines granted to firms.
• Prepare compliance circulars and bulletins for publication.

Eligibility

• Minimum of 2:2 in University (LLB).
• A law degree with at least 5-7 years of experience in the legal function of a public company, commercial law firm, or financial services institution.
• Strong understanding of securities laws, and capital markets, and a good understanding of the Investment and Securities Act, SEC Rules and Regulations, NASD Rules and Regulations, CAMA, and other regulations affecting the Nigerian capital market.
• Strong Research Expertise.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Application of Legal Expertise.
• Relationship Management.
• Project Management.
• Attention to Detail.
• Leadership.
• Problem-Solving.
• Strong experience with MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

Nigeria

Address

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Application and Registration Details

Once you apply, the next steps in the application process will be sent to you via e-mail.

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