• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Counsel /Company Secretary


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• City Lekki


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Legal Counsel/Company Secretary to join our client’s dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive legal support, with a strong focus on commercial upstream oil and gas transactions. The ideal candidate will also manage company secretariat duties, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of issues, particularly focusing on commercial transactions within the upstream oil and gas sector.


• Contract Management: Draft, review and negotiate contracts and agreements, ensuring they align with the client's business objectives and legal standards.


• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, particularly in relation to the oil and gas industry.


• Dispute Resolution: Handle disputes, litigation and arbitration matters as required, working closely with the legal team where necessary.


• Company Secretarial Duties:
  
  
  
  • Organize and prepare agendas for board meetings and annual general meetings (AGMs), including the documentation and circulation of minutes.
  
  
  • Maintain statutory books and records, including registers of members, directors, and secretaries.
  
  
  • Ensure the company adheres to corporate governance standards, providing guidance on the management of the company’s affairs.
  
  
  
  


• Legal Research: Stay updated on relevant legal developments, particularly in oil and gas law, to provide proactive advice and support.


• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with business operations and transactions.

Qualifications and Experience:

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Barrister at Law (BL) are essential.


• A Master of Laws (LLM) or an MBA

Professional Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of work experience, with a very strong background in commercial upstream oil and gas transactions.


• Proven experience in company secretariat duties is essential.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical legal solutions.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with various stakeholders.


• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.