• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Officer (Litigation Specialist)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain the litigation portfolio in liaison with the Team Lead, Litigation.


• Review court processes and provide relevant opinions in view of litigation matters.


• Support in the engagement and liaison with External Solicitors to ensure judicious representation of the Company’s matters in court, alternative dispute resolution while mitigating cost for the Company.


• Support in negotiation of solicitors fees and payment of same.


• Negotiating, Drafting, Review and execution of Agreements including but not limited to Non-disclosure Agreements, Oil & Gas Agreements, Sales/Purchasing Agreements, Sub-contracts, Consulting Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Master Agreements, review of customer proposed terms and conditions.


• Perform other duties, as may be assigned by the Company Secretary/General Counsel.

Competence Requirement

• Extensive knowledge on Litigation.


• Extensive knowledge of court and legal processes.


• Extensive knowledge of industry regulations, policies etc.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including an impeccable an impeccable mastery of the English language.


• Good organization skills and the ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously.


• Knowledge of negotiation best practices, both in-person and in written form that considers cultural norms and the client's best interests.


• Ability to work effectively alone and in a team for the achievement of organizational goals.


• Ability to pay attention to details and work with little or no supervision


• Awareness of dispute resolution processes, especially litigation


• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.


• Awareness of regulatory issues in a manufacturing environment.


• Excellent time management and planning skills.


• Very good analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Requirements

Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).


• Relevant post-graduate degree is an added advantage.

Professional Qualification

• Membership of any of the following professional bodies is required: Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).

Desired Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the legal function, preferably experience in litigation, dispute resolution, drafting, reviewing and execution of contracts.


• Experience in a top-tier Law Firm or in Multinational Corporation.