Legal Officer at a Reputable Oil and Gas Company in Nigeria

A reputable Oil and Gas company in Nigeria and with subsidiaries in Real Estate & Property Development, Power Generation, Renewable Energy & Agriculture companies, require the services of suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Lagos

Roles & Responsibilities

• Attendance of court proceedings and liaison with law enforcement agencies.
• Prepare all relevant documents needed for filing statutory reports.
• Assist in obtaining and renewing statutory permits from NPA, SON, MAN, NIMASA, NEPC, COREN, etc.
• Preparation and perfection of property title documents – leases, Deed of Assignment and contract of sale.
• Maintain all legal documentation within the department ensuring proper filing and completeness.
• Follow up with relevant departments on outstanding legal documents/responses.
• Visit to competent Authorities for documentations, follow up and keeping the record of the same.
• Handling of court cases:
  • Preparations of case drafts.
  • Coordination and Briefing / discussion with the lawyers for legal cases and to negotiate the fees structure.
  • Coordinate and make arrangements required for Arbitration proceedings and provide the required documents to appointed Advocate for proceeding of Arbitration.
  • Follow up with Advocates for updating of legal cases.
  • Follow up with concerned officer to attend the court.
  • Attend the meetings /conferences as and when required /directed by superiors.

Education, Experience & Attribute

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Minimum of University Degree, HND in respective areas of study as indicated.
• Cognate experience in Oil & Gas, Real Estate and Property Development, Power Generation, Renewable Energy & Agriculture industry as applicable to job title respectively.
• Candidates should be willing to work in any part of Nigeria and Africa.
• Honesty, commitment, hardworking and self-motivation.

Salary and Remuneration
Salary and remuneration packages are very attractive and negotiable.

Application Closing Date
23rd February, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: [email protected] Using the specific position applied for as subject of the mail.