Legal Officer at a Reputable Oil and Gas Company in Nigeria

Posted on Fri 26th Jan, 2018 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

A reputable Oil and Gas company in Nigeria and with subsidiaries in Real Estate & Property Development, Power Generation, Renewable Energy & Agriculture companies, require the services of suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location:
Lagos

Roles & Responsibilities
  • Attendance of court proceedings and liaison with law enforcement agencies.
  • Prepare all relevant documents needed for filing statutory reports.
  • Assist in obtaining and renewing statutory permits from NPA, SON, MAN, NIMASA, NEPC, COREN, etc.
  • Preparation and perfection of property title documents – leases, Deed of Assignment and contract of sale.
  • Maintain all legal documentation within the department ensuring proper filing and completeness.
  • Follow up with relevant departments on outstanding legal documents/responses.
  • Visit to competent Authorities for documentations, follow up and keeping the record of the same.
  • Handling of court cases:
    • Preparations of case drafts.
    • Coordination and Briefing / discussion with the lawyers for legal cases and to negotiate the fees structure.
    • Coordinate and make arrangements required for Arbitration proceedings and provide the required documents to appointed Advocate for proceeding of Arbitration.
    • Follow up with Advocates for updating of legal cases.
    • Follow up with concerned officer to attend the court.
    • Attend the meetings /conferences as and when required /directed by superiors.
Education, Experience & Attribute
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience.
  • Minimum of University Degree, HND in respective areas of study as indicated.
  • Cognate experience in Oil & Gas, Real Estate and Property Development, Power Generation, Renewable Energy & Agriculture industry as applicable to job title respectively.
  • Candidates should be willing to work in any part of Nigeria and Africa.
  • Honesty, commitment, hardworking and self-motivation.
Salary and Remuneration
Salary and remuneration packages are very attractive and negotiable.

Application Closing Date
23rd February, 2018.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: [email protected] Using the specific position applied for as subject of the mail.