Junior / Legal Counsel at West African Ventures Limited

West African Ventures (WAV) Ltd is a 100% Nigerian company providing onshore/offshore services in Engineering. Procurement, Fabrication, Installation, Vessels Charter and other support services in the oil/gas industry. As part of WAV's growth and repositioning strategy, experienced and highly motivated candidates with drive are required to fill the under-listed position in the company's new Legal Services department to be based in Lagos.

WAV is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Junior / Legal Counsel

Ref: WAV/LC02
Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities

• Support in the provision of internal advisory services on legal matters related to the operation of the company.
• Support dispute resolution function, and negotiations under management supervision.
• Support corporate activities to ensure conformity with the applicable laws.
• Prepare compliance check-lists to be used for the purpose of ensuring full coverage of required information.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualification / Experience / Key Competences

• LL.B; B.L; (plus Masters preferably).
• 5-8 years post graduation experience in oil/gas Industry.
• Leadership skills.
• Experience on engaging with relevant government, maritime, local content agencies, etc.
• Good relationship management and communication abilities for interaction with internal/external parties.
• Proactive.

Application Closing Date
11th February, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application online (with correct reference code) enclosing a current and up-to-date resume to: [email protected]

Note: That only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.