Director, Legal Services at an Upstream Oil & Gas Conglomerate

A leading independent Oil Exploration and Production Company in Nigeria requires the services of experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Legal Services

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• This position requires a seasoned and consummate Lawyer with in-depth knowledge of corporate and Oil & Gas laws.
• The ideal candidate will oversee the activities of the Company in Legal department and provide legal advice, interpretation as well as guidance to Senior Management and Officers regarding contracts, State / Federal regulation requirements and other business matters.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review the work of Internal or external legal personnel.
• Review all information and prepare defense for ant legal action against the Company or advice on prosecuting lawsuit on behalf of the Company.
• Provide input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.
• Coordinate and make arrangements required for Arbitration proceedings and provide the required documents to appointed Advocate for proceeding of Arbitration.
• Provide assistance in resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination from other departments.
• Maintain all legal documentation within the department ensuring proper filing and completeness.
• Follow up with relevant departments on outstanding legal documents / responses.
• Attendance of court proceedings and liaison with law enforcement agencies.
• Coordination and Briefing / discussion with the lawyers for legal cases and to negotiate the fees structure.

Qualifications and Required Competencies

• Minimum of LL.B. BL and LLM Degree with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division).
• Any higher qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years relevant post call experience.
• Must be versatile in corporate law, legal drafting, litigation and arbitration proceedings.
• Must have special skill In vetting contract and drafting international agreements.
• Must have good knowledge of Oil & Gas Laws.
• Honesty, commitment. hardworking and self- motivation.
• Must be proficient in the use of IT Software.
• Cognate experience in Oil & Gas.
• Must be a team player, self-motivated and multi-task oriented.

Remuneration
We offer competitive and attractive packages.

Application Closing Date
11th October, 2021.