Senior Legal Counsel at Total Nigeria

TOTAL is the fifth largest publicly-traded integrated oil and gas company in the world, with 100,000 employees in more than 130 countries worldwide. Our size and performance rank us as one of the top five global oil companies. "We are among the majors that invest the most in exploration. More importantly, our teams are highly motivated. They have a real pioneering spirit we must keep cultivating!".

Total E & P Nigeria Limited (TEPNG) is a leading Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company and a subsidiary of the Total Group. The company is in a growth phase, and as part of its expansion activities, welcomes applications from suitably qualified Nigerians for its Oil & Gas Production Operations Training Scheme facilitated by a Training Company. During the training programme participants will be on a Training Contract and on successful completion of the training programme would be considered for the usual recruitment process leading to employment in TEPNG.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel

Ref: 10058571
Location: Nigeria
Business: Exploration & Production

Job Description

• The holder of the position reports to the Legal Manager and should be able to handle averagely complex to complex legal dossiers without (or with very limited) supervision.
• The position holder is required to aid decision making by the Company's senior management by the identification, analysis and assessment of legal risks and the provision of legal guidance, advice and opinions to relevant departments in order to guide their transactions and dealings with third parties, government institutions and regulators.
• The position is also responsible for the analysis and interpretation of relevant legislation and or draft bills, and interpretation and advise on contract provisions. In addition, he or she will be responsible for advising Company in pre-litigation phases and shall liaise with external counsel as required in any litigation/arbitration and or settlement process.
• The Senior Legal will also be responsible for the supervision of Legal Counsels in the Entity.
• The Senior Legal is to ensure the safety and defense of the Company, the Group and its affiliates and promote their interests within Exploration & Production activities.

Requirements

• 1st degree in Law, Called to the Nigerian Bar, NYSC certificate.
• Minimum 12 years post call; industry experience is essential and Masters Degree in law.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of French would be advantageous though not essential.

Remuneration

• According to profile and experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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