Legal Counsel

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Legal Counsel

·       Company: Dajo Energy Limited

·       Location: Victoria Island

·       State: Lagos, Nigeria

·       Job type: Full-Time - Onsite

·       Job Category: Legal Counsel

Who we are:

Dajo is an integrated energy company with business operations across the O&G ecosystem, mainly in the upstream and midstream sectors. Dajo’s core activities include EPC services, Vessel Operations and Gas commercialisation. We are currently pursuing a growth strategy aimed at doubling our activities via strategic partnerships, acquiring new marine assets and identifying and securing new EPC projects.

Job Summary:

We are on a transformative journey and seeking to hire a young professional to join our diverse team as a Legal Counsel. In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Legal and other professionals and collaborate with other departments across the Group to support the day-to-day planning and delivery of projects using best practices.

This role will afford you satisfactory growth as a Legal Counsel through exposure to several oil and gas, renewable energy and maritime transactions. The Head of Legal and other seasoned professionals will provide guidance and direction on the day-to-day support this role will contribute to our projects/operations.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for:

·       Conducting legal research and providing insightful briefs.

·       Drafting and review of legal documents and correspondences

·       Corporate governance and legal advisory on corporate and company restructuring.

·       Drafting, reviewing and negotiating Energy and Maritime-related Contracts.

·       Advisory on Regulatory Compliance across Oil & Gas, power and Maritime Sectors.

·       Review of Court processes and liaising with external counsels on any dispute resolution

·       Performing other duties that the Head of Legal may assign.

Requirements:

What are we looking for?

·       Bachelor's degree in law and a call to bar Certificate from Nigerian Law School.

·       4-6 years post call experience in corporate and commercial law, oil & gas and/or Maritime Projects/Operations is desired.

·       An understanding of oil and gas bids and tender processes

·       A strong understanding on corporate governance and regulatory compliancd.

·       Prior experiences in JVs, Mergers, acquisitions, SPVs, PPP will be an added advantage

·       Proficiency in using MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other contract or EDMS tools are required

·       Time management and communication (written & oral) skills.

·       High analytical, proactive, attention-to-details and problem-solving skills.

·       Ability to work independently and effectively in a team.

Benefits:

·       Competitive Salary commensurate with experience.

·       Premium health insurance packages.

·       Collaborative and inclusive work environment

·       Professional development and growth opportunities.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are advised to forward their CVs to HR@dajogroup.com using the job title as the subject of the email.

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