Senior Manager, Legal Services at Geometric Power Ltd - Abuja

GEOMETRIC POWER is the pioneer in Nigerian Power Industry. We pride ourselves in placing the first Independent Power transmission Station in the country, as well as being one of the first companies involved in urban electrification. In terms of power generation, we brought in the first high efficiency combined emergency power station in 2001 for Abuja. The 22 MW Emergency Power Station in Abuja guaranteed the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) the supply of 15MW. While in operation, the power station successfully supplied uninterrupted power to the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (formerly National Electric Power Authority) to serve a dedicated distribution network within Abuja and its environs.

We seek highly organised professionals for the underlisted vacant position based at our Aba Integrated Power Plant (Aba IPP):

Job Title: Senior Manager, Legal Services

Ref Code: GP/SLG/003-Abuja

Description

• Please note that where so determined by the Management, GPL would also mean its sister companies and subsidiaries.
• Manage the Corporate Governance of GP
• Responsible for all international transactions and coordination of International and Local Counsels
• Lead in-house team on all negotiations with third parties, review of term sheets, drafting of all agreements and replace outside Counsel
• Maintain up-to-date statutory books for the Company
• Keep the records of the Company and perform such other duties and functions as the Executive Chairman may from time to time direct

Provide legal advice on issues as concerns:

• Administrative law
• Procurement or contract law or rules,
• Legislative analysis
• Provide legal support in consultation with third party Legal Counsels;
• Anticipate and identify legal issues, provide analysis, counsel and guidance for senior executives, administration and business unit management.
• Work with individuals and Consultants appointed by the CEO to manage the Company’s project development process and other activities to ensure efficient utilization of resources in conformity with acceptable operating standards.
• Liaise with the Company Secretary to ensure strict compliance with all communications and requirements of the Regulatory Agencies.
• Liaise and coordinate requirements of, and activities with, the relevant regulatory agencies such as NERC, NCC and the Corporate Affairs Commission. Prepare and submit all reports and correspondence to same Agencies as and when due.
• Represent the company as the legal expert, including liaising with the Unions when necessary as well as in adversarial meetings; arbitration hearings; employee discipline hearings, etc
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents such as MOU’’s, PPA’s, GSA’s, Consulting Services Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, etc.
• Provide expert legal advice regarding: interpretation of procurement statutes and regulations; the procurement process; evaluation, negotiation, award, and performance phases of contracting.
• Provide expert legal review of procurement documents, proposed contracts, and proposed solicitations, in accordance with review criteria established by governmental regulatory agencies, to ensure compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Provide legal opinion and direction for other applicable regulatory and employee benefits laws on matters involving executive compensation, qualified retirement plans and health and welfare benefits
• Provide expert legal advice regarding: interpretation of procurement statutes and regulations; the procurement process; and evaluation, negotiation, award, and performance phases of contracting
• Provide expert legal review of procurement documents, proposed contracts, and proposed solicitations, in accordance with review criteria established by governmental regulatory agencies, to ensure compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Working on other applicable employee benefits laws on matters involving executive compensation, qualified retirement plans and health and welfare benefits.
• Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring and training employees; promoting and transferring employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, disciplining and terminating employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Foster a cooperative and productive relationship with the staff, management, investors and other stakeholders.
• The position will also champion the utilization of relevant technology to create advantages for the Company, and achieve the functional and corporate goals of the Company.

Required Skills

• The ability to identify and anticipate legal issues as well as provide expert legal advice on such issues
• Risk assessment and analytical skills
• Superb negotiation techniques and tactics
• The ability to multi-task in order to maximize output in various assignments
• Keen attention to detail while remaining cognizant and focused on the overall scheme
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in addition to attentive listening, and great comfort in leading video and teleconferences.
• Strong commitment to team work as well as great leadership skills.
• International corporate experience in the infrastructure industry will be an added advantage

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2012

Method of Application
Qualified and Interested candidates should
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our HR Consultant