Recruitment Of Executive Assistant to MD (Lawyer) At Lorache Consulting Limited - Ikeja, Lagos

Lorache Consulting Limited - Our client, a leading Sales and Distribution Company in the business of Computing and Lifestyle products (Home & Office Electronic Appliances), with presence across Nigeria and abroad, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant to MD (Lawyer)

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting Line: Managing Director / CEO.

Job Profile

Reporting directly to the MD/CEO, the Executive Assistant provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship.

The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for all internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Office of the MD.

You shall also serve as a liaison to the senior management teams; organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations efforts; and oversees special projects.

The Executive Assistant will have the ability to work at a fast-paced environment, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

Responsibilities

Executive Support:

Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the MD/CEO including: managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing strategic reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for special projects.

Plans, coordinates and ensures the MD/CEO's schedule is followed and respected.

Communicates directly, and on behalf of the MD/ CEO, on matters related to the MD’s programmatic initiatives.

Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the MD, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.

Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the MD’s office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management staff.

Works closely and effectively with the CEO to keep him well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.

Provides leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization, and manages a variety of special projects for the MD, some of which may have organizational impact.

Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the CEO's ability to effectively lead the company.

Prioritizes conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.

Senior Management Liaison:

Participates as an adjunct member of the Executive Team including assisting in scheduling meetings and attending all meetings

Assists in coordinating the agenda of senior management team meetings and off-sites, and all staff meetings

Facilitates cross-divisional coordination of travel and outreach plans

Strategic Initiatives:

Works with the Strategic Initiatives team in coordinating the MD’s outreach activities

Follows up on contacts made by the MD and supports the cultivation of ongoing relationships

Create acknowledgement letters from External Stakeholders and follow through with MD on next plan

Education and Experience Requirements

-LLM qualification

-Strong work tenure: 5 -7 years post bar experience in Corporate Law

-Experience supporting C-Level Executives, preferably in a non-profit organization

-Experience and interest in internal and external communications, partnership development

-Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms.

Skills:

-Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail

-Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, management members, and external partners

-Expert level written and verbal communication skills

-Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability

-Emotional maturity

-Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently

-Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.

Salary

Attractive remuneration (Negotiable).

Application Closing Date

23rd October, 2022.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: lorachejobs@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.