• Application Deadline: Sun, 3 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Legal Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 8 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and guidance to the various companies within the Sahara Group in order to safeguard the businesses from exposure to legal and compliance risks.


• Ensure the legal department and the various operation companies and stakeholders are updated on applicable legal and regulatory requirements by providing support and advice on laws, regulations, and rules.


• Review, draft and negotiate medium to high risk commercial agreements with minimal supervision.


• Provide in-depth detailed research on various legal issues.


• Attend meetings with external stakeholders of the organization including public/regulatory bodies. 


• Engage and work closely with external legal counsel when required.


• Provide litigation support to external legal counsel and assist with management oversight of external legal counsel.


• Provide support on assignments or take the lead on assignments as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of Nigerian laws and regulations, corporate commercial law as well as regulatory compliance.


• Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry standards related to the Energy Sector (oil & gas and power), construction & infrastructure.


• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.


• Strong IT Skills, including proficiency with Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.


• Ability to work as part of a team and with both internal and external stakeholders with diverse cultural backgrounds.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Strong commercial awareness and ability to apply commercial solutions to legal problems.


• Experience in working with regulators.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Law Degree from a commonwealth jurisdiction.


• Qualified to practice Law in Nigeria (i.e. BL).


• At least 8 years post call experience, 5 of which must be in an Energy focused law firm or company.


• Completion of NYSC is mandatory.


• Geographical mobility within and outside Nigeria where necessary.

PERSONALITY TRAITS

• Strong team spirit


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a keen attention to detail


• Good planning and organizational skills, including the ability to anticipate tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines, and function efficiently whilst working to strict deadlines and shifting priorities.


• Must be dedicated, conscientious and reliable