Objective
We require the services of a qualified lawyer to act as its Company Secretary and Retainer for a period of 1 year.
Qualification and Experience
Eligible Consultants should have the following qualifications and experience:
Must be a Legal Practitioner called to the Nigerian Bar
Relevant experience in providing legal services
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Duties
Corporate services including registrations, filings, etc
Employee matters including disputes arising from sanctions, claims and benefits
Expatriate matters including quotas, resident permits, etc
General litigations and dispute resolution
Real Estate matters including acting as company agents, negotiating rentals, purchase of property, etc
Preparations of Agreements, documentations, etc
Interfacing with government Ministries, Departments and Agencies on behalf of Girl Effect
Taxes, levies, rates, etc
General legal advice
Keeping the index of the company, having possession of documents, seal and records of the company
Giving notices of meetings of the company to directors and members among others
Additional Information
The law firms invited to this request for proposal is hereby informed that no relationship can exist between the firm and GEN except on the basis of a formal written contract
This document constitutes only a solicitation of interest in and proposal for providing legal/secretarial services to GEN, and shall not be interpreted as an offer by GEN to enter into a retainer/company secretary agreement for such services. Your response will be treated as an offer to provide such services and not an acceptance of any offer made by GEN.
This request for proposal is based on the understanding that the review of and response to this request for proposal by the law firm will not entail any cost or obligation for GEN.
To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their proposals in electronic copy format to: Nigeria@girleffect.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note
Proposals should also include inter alia:
Statement of relevant experience i.e. similar assignments executed/under execution
Supporting documents such as CV are to be attached as appendix.
Application Deadline: 12th December, 2019