• Application Deadline: Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Legal Counsel


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

DESCRIPTION

SERVICE PURPOSE

• To provide legal advice and support to the Company, in particular, the Deepwater Asset, Security Division, Strategic Planning & Performance and Business Development Departments in order to minimise the risks inherent in the Company’s transactions.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & KEY ACTIVITIES

• Defence & Promotion of Company’s interests


• Undertake legal research on issues arising in the course of the Company’s operations relating to the Deepwater Asset, Security Division, Strategic Planning & Performance, and Business Development Departments.


• Prepare and review agreements with counterparties considering regulatory requirements, Company’s policies, and existing commitments with third parties.


• Participate in negotiations and provide legal guidance to the Company in transactions with counterparties.

Legal Advice & Support

• Analyse legal risks / impact of ongoing and potential transactions in respect of the Deepwater Asset, Security Division, Strategic Planning & Performance and Business Development Departments and advocate appropriate mitigation measures.


• Assist the Contract Engineers to adapt existing contract templates to align with evolving regulatory and administrative requirements.


• Advise the Company on compliance with laws and regulations governing its activities in order to limit potential liabilities.

Dispute Resolution Management

• Attend court / arbitrations and liaise with external counsel on matters involving the Company in respect of the Deepwater Asset, and as may be assigned by the Legal Manager, Deepwater Asset, Strategy & Business.


• Review processes (litigation / arbitration) and collate the Company’s response in dispute resolution matters in a professional manner and appropriately advance the interest of the Company.


• Discuss with external counsel on strategy to be adopted in the prosecution of claims by the Company and defence of claims against the Company.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• LL.B, B.L with 5 to 7 years post-call-to-bar experience, 3 of which must be experience in a law firm or commercial environment