Legal Attorney at Oando Nigeria Plc

Oando PLC is one of Africa’s largest integrated energy solutions providers with a proud heritage. It has a primary listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. With shared values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Professionalism (TRIPP), the Oando Group comprises six companies who are leaders in their market.

Oando Nigeria Limited is recruiting for the below position:

Job Title: Legal Attorney

Auto Req ID: 26BR
Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The Attorney works within the Legal Department and is primarily responsible for providing day-to-day administrative and project management support on various strategic legal transactions and corporate projects/assignments.
• The incumbent is responsible for daily transaction processing e.g. as relates to the preparation and review of documents, legal opinions etc. In addition, the Attorney provides project administration support and handles time and fee schedules, project work plan monitoring, status report preparation, project documentation and filing in addition to handling assigned responsibilities.
• Processes legal transactions in line with the overall philosophy and strategy of the Group regarding legal and corporate governance matters and ensures that all practices, policies and business activities handled fall within the bounds of the Group’s legal posture.
• The position incumbent provides transaction and operational support and practical advice, geared towards the effective and efficient management of the risks and legal needs of each transaction/assignment handled.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Operational:

• Executes work/implements best practices for legal services on assigned transactions.
• Processes legal transactions; prepares and reviews legal opinions, contracts and agreements as may be requested of users from time to time.
• Provides basic but comprehensive legal advice to employees on the legal implications of proposed policies, decisions and actions (in areas including, but not limited to employment law, contracts, litigation, leases, regulatory compliance and intellectual property matters).
• Provides approriate draft responses to employment and other claims.
• Liaises with external solicitors and obtains regular updates on ongoing litigation.
• Writes basic letters, files and archives legal documents and case folders.
• Maintains and periodically updates the databases maintained by the legal department

Key Performance Indicators

• Process turnaround and general performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Effectiveness of external counsel employed
• Level of adherence to mandatory reporting requirements (quality of reporting & completion deadlines)
• Availability of up–to-date and comprehensive information on each legal document affecting the company
• Ease of access to company business, transaction and legal records
• Success rate in litigations handled for the Company
• Quality and effectiveness of day-to-day administrative support provided
• Promptness/timeliness of service delivery
• Effectiveness of project administration on legal assignments and projects
• Customer satisfaction levels
• Quality and comprehensiveness of legal information/data
• Error rates in transactions processed, opinions drafted and other legal documents
• Customer satisfaction levels

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 2:2, 1st degree in Law; BL
• 2 - 4 years legal work experience either from a reputable law firm or within the Legal Department of a reputable and structured business environment
• Ability to perform basic/general legal analysis
• Strong & effective business communication (verbal and writing skills)
• Ability to plan and execute complex assignments under pressure
• Demonstrated business acumen and superior judgment

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Oil & Gas Industry History and Dynamics
• Knowledge of the local, national and laws and regulations pertaining to OML’s Business
• Negotiation and Contract Management
• Legal Documentation
• Basic Accounting
• Business acumen and entrepreneurial skills
• Change Management
• Performance Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Networking
• PC Utilisation

Application Closing Date
26th November, 2014

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online