Lead Counsel, Commercial Litigation at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is a dynamic global energy company with businesses and operations across the entire spectrum of the energy value chain. It is a state oil company in Nigeria. Formerly a fully-owned government company, it was transformed into a limited liability company in July 2022. NNPC Limited is the only entity licensed to operate in the country's petroleum industry. It partners with foreign oil companies to exploit Nigeria's fossil fuel resources.

Applications are invited for:

Job Title: Lead Counsel, Commercial Litigation

Locations: Nigeria

Objectives

• Handle management of disputes and cases of commercial nature through activities such as Pre-trial engagements, Drafting & Pleadings, Case Monitoring, Witness & Evidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Pre-trial engagements with relevant in-house stakeholders.
• Drafting of court processes such as pleadings, witness depositions, etc.
• Monitor progress of court cases involving NNPC.
• Monitor conduct and performance of external counsel representing NNPC in Court.
• Ensure identification of knowledgeable witnesses within NNPC to defend NNPC's interest in Court.
• Ensure the assembly of adequate evidence for the defence of NNPC's interest in legal actions.

Educational Qualifications

• A University Degree in Law; Barrister at Law (BL) qualification is a must
• Professional qualification and membership of relevant professional body is required e.g. NBA

Experience:

• Minimum of 9 years relevant post qualification experience.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry will be an added advantage.

Competence:

• Knowledge of Oil and Gas Industry regulations.
• Case management skills.
• Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution skills.
• Legal drafting skills.
• Legal case handling, analytics and advisory skills.
• Legislation interpretation skills.
• Oil and Gas industry Knowledge.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.