Legal Counsel

Responsibilities:

• Provide timely legal advice and risk-management support to management and business teams across the Group.
• Draft, review, negotiate and manage contracts, transaction documents and other legal instruments for the Group’s operations.
• Support the structuring of commercial transactions, investments, acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic collaborations.
• Conduct legal due diligence and prepare or coordinate transaction documentation for investments, acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
• Advise on applicable laws, regulations, licences, permits and approvals affecting the Group’s business and operations.
• Support the application for, renewal and maintenance of regulatory licences, permits, consents and approvals.
• Develop, review and implement legal, compliance and risk-management policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Manage disputes, claims, litigation, regulatory enquiries and external counsel relationships.

Requirements:

• LL.B. from a recognised institution.
• Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (B.L.) and called to the Nigerian Bar.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant post-call experience in a reputable law firm, in-house legal department or regulated industry.
• Demonstrable experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation, corporate transactions, regulatory compliance and legal risk management.
• Experience in the oil and gas, energy, logistics, trading, infrastructure or other regulated sectors will be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of Nigerian corporate, commercial, contract, employment and regulatory law.
• Familiarity with the Nigerian downstream petroleum regulatory environment, including applicable licensing and compliance requirements, will be an advantage.\
• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, research, analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to provide practical, commercially sound legal advice in a fast-paced business environment.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.