• Application Deadline: Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Junior Legal Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Main Key Responsibilities: –

• Support in the provision of internal advisory services on legal matters related to the operation of the company.


• Support dispute resolution function, and negotiations under supervision


• Support corporate activities to ensure conformity with the applicable laws.


• Assist in preparing and monitoring companywide compliance checklists


• Provide support in regularization of Annual Returns with CAC – Court attendance, Legal searches, and monitoring title perfection processes at applicable land registries.


• Act as the liaising officer with external counsel to follow-up and ensure quick closure on litigations


• Assisting in contract lifecycle management – preparation, drafting, vetting and negotiation of agreement


• Assist with monitoring and filling of completed contracts and other corporate documents.


• Assist with the preparation of board resolutions and extract of minutes, schedule of meetings etc.

Qualification/Experience/Key Competencies: –

• A minimum of LL.B, BL degree at Second Class (Upper Division) or above.


• 3-5 years Post Call (with 3 years in a law firm). At least 2 years oil & gas Industry experience is an advantage


• Leadership skills – Excellent Business Writing Skills


• Experience on engaging with relevant government, maritime, local content agencies, etc.


• Good relationship management and communication abilities for interaction with internal/external parties.


• Proactiveness with a high sense of confidentiality is most crucial.