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Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI)
Country: Nigeria
City: Lagos
Office: DAI in Lagos
DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action – action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.
DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Legal Intern- Nigeria
Location: Sub-Saharan Africa
Location: Nigeria
City/Cities Location Details: Lagos or Abuja, Nigeria
Job Code: 6940
Description
Job Title: Legal Intern
Duration: July 2022 – September 2022
Department: Of f ice of G ene r al C oun s e l
Reports to: Associate General Counsel
Location: Abuja, Nigeria or Lagos, Nigeria
Job Overview
The Office of General Counsel manages the legal affairs of DAI and provides legal advice and support to DAI’s businesses and corporate services departments, as well as subsidiaries and projects overseas. The Office of General Counsel also oversees enterprise risk management, the company’s global ethics, safeguarding and compliance program, governance matters (including board relations), and the company’s global employee ownership program.
Job Description:
Duties of the Legal Intern will include: 1) Research requirements for compliance with various government procurement/contracting regulations, national and international data privacy regulations, and other international development practices and guidelines;
2) Research legal and operational complexities, including corporate, tax, and employment laws, in countries where DAI is implementing projects;
3) Support risk analysis and mitigation efforts across the company;
4) General legal research and writing.
Desired Qualifications:
DAI’s ideal candidate is a student between their 4th and 5th years of legal studies at an accredited university in Nigeria, working towards a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.). The candidate should have a strong interest in international development and:
Strong analytical and research skills;
Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally in English; and
Ability to learn quickly and to apply results-oriented problem-solving methods.
International work experience and bilingualism/multilingualism are highly desirable.
This role will be based in Nigeria but managed primarily from the United States. Must be eligible to work in Lagos, and/or Abuja, Nigeria.
website: https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=6940
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