Senior Legal Counsel at a Reputable Oil and Gas Company

We provide opportunity for passionate and skillful candidates who are poised to display their competencies. This is therefore an excellent opportunity for the successful applicant to take on an executive role within a major player in the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry.

The company has the following achievements:

• Broad operational base in the upstream and downstream sectors
• Branches and offices nationwide for distribution of oil and gas products
• Strong international affiliation

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel

Location: Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Broad based Legal Advisory functions especially in Commercial Law.
• Preparation of contracts.
• Preparation of briefs for litigation or other dispute resolution process.
• Legal representation at high level meetings internally and externally.
• Liasion duties with top Government functionaries.
• Company secretarial functions.
• Supervising legal documentation of company transactions.
• Such other functions associated with Senior Management status.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized university
• Call to the Bar Certificate with minimum of 15 years cognate practice experience.
• Postgraduate qualification is mandatory for holders of a Second Class Lower Degree and an added advantage for all applicants. In addition, Postgraduate Diplomas in Finance or related subject areas will guarantee a place in the short list.
• Candidates must be lawyer who are smart, have good personalities and with good command of English Language spoken and written.
• Maximum age is 45 years.

Personal Attributes Required:

• High integrity, Commitment and Honesty.
• Decisive and Analytical.
• Confident, Assertive and Persuasive.

Remuneration
Attractive remuneration packages and challenging career prospects await the successful candidates.

Application Closing Date
3rd December, 2014

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their curriculum vitae to: [email protected]

Note: All applicants will be treated in strict confidence and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.