• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Officer - Contract Management & Advisory Services



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Oyo




• City Ibadan




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

Job Description

This job role manages legal risk relative to contracts to limit corporate exposure.

Job Requirements

• A first degree in Law i.e., LLB)and Bachelor of Law (BL)


• Required: Nig. Bar Association (NBA)


• At least 3 - 5 years of experience in a legal function.


• A Bachelor's Degree in Law. A postgraduate degree is an added advantage.


• Should have been called to the Nigerian Bar.

Technical Competencies 

• Deep understanding of the laws and regulations governing the power industry


• Deep understanding of corporate laws, securities laws & capital markets


• Deep experience in implementing corporate governance frameworks


• Strong knowledge of commercial legal issues


• Strong sense of ethical business judgment


• Excellent organizational and analytical skills


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Strong business acumen


• Broad experience and demonstration of competence in computer software packages, including Microsoft Office (in particular Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Demonstrated success in managing and conducting a variety of litigation matters.

Behavioural Competencies 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills


• Excellent negotiation skills


• Attention to Detail


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Strong negotiation skills


• Strong managerial/administrative skills

Job Responsibility

• Advises the Company on general commercial interests and other legal matters as required and may be directed by the Head of Contracts Management.  


• Represents the Company in negotiations of commercial ventures and other proposed arrangements in conjunction with other experts.  


• Assist in reviewing Standard Operating Procedures that guide contract management after advice from the Head of Contracts Management.   


• Assists in the review, draft, negotiation, and advice on legal documentation.  


• Assist in monitoring time-bound legal documentation and escalate when necessary.  


• Assists in ensuring the setup and maintenance of a database of all legal documentation.  


• Assists in preparing periodic and ad-hoc reports to management.


• Assist in carrying out other sundry assignments as directed by the Head of Contracts Management in conjunction with CLO/CS