Provide authoritative legal advice on a diverse range of highly complex, substantive, and procedural questions on law, which may include those related to Marine, NCDMB, Labour, and Oil and Gas business operations within the region
Drafting and reviewing major agreements, institutional and operational modalities, legal submissions/motions, and other legal documents
Apply legal expertise in analyzing a diverse range of complex and unusual legal issues, and problems and developing innovative and creative solutions
Coordinate, write minutes, and act as secretary at meetings
Responsibilities
Reviews, drafts and negotiates major current agreements, consulting agreements, special licensing, non-disclosure agreements, terms and amendments for customers
Drive contract lifecycle from drafting through completion of the negotiation process, and / or execution; manage contract change control process and related correspondence requiring legal input
Drafting and vetting of MOA, MOU, Bank guarantee, Indemnity Bonds if any, undertakings and authority letters, vendor contracts, etc.
Interprets contracts and advice on contractual responsibilities
Translates complex commercial/legal scenarios into simple language and action plans
Ensure that the CEO, Senior management team (SMT), and the board are provided updates and reports on a regular basis where necessary
Any other duties of related responsibilities.
Qualifications
A minimum of Second Class Lower Degree in Law (LL.B) and must have been called to the Nigerian Bar (B.L)
At least 2 years legal experience
Knowledge of the Nigerian Labour Law, Maritime, corporate commercial and public international law
Excellent management, interpersonal and negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork in a cross-cultural context
Proven ability to plan long-term organized priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressure with detail oriented and professional grace
Highly collaborative and able to establish positive working relationships with senior management and all other stakeholders to maximize cooperation and productivity
Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint is required.