Senior Bilingual Legal Officer at an International Energy Services Company

An International Energy Services Company is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Bilingual Legal Officer

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description
Upstream Oil & Gas Operations:

• Drafting, vetting and confirmation of all contracts and all legal matters on behalf of the company
• Drafting/preparation and reviewing of various types of agreement such as drilling rigs agreement, and various specialized services for exploration and production activities, bank credit facility agreement, etc.
• Representation and participation in contractual meetings with third parties.
• Drafting, reviewing and advising on employment agreement between the company and employees.
• Provide commercial contract management & contract drafting of award strategies.
• Provision of legal briefs on litigation matters as at when necessary
• Representation of company with appropriate regulatory bodies
• Providing secretarial/legal support services at Board and management meetings.
• Review of all proposals from contractors and subcontractors
• Drafting of MOU / MOA on behalf of the company
• Monitoring compliance with statutory obligations and service codes
• Liaising with representatives of host communities at company’s field locations
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
• Maintain current knowledge and changes in petroleum laws and regulations.

Job Qualifications

• BL / LLB / JD
• Experience: 6 - 10 years.

Requirements:

• Applicants must possess the ability to write and speak French fluently.
• Have proven experience in legal matters pertaining to oil and gas business.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resume in MS Word to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: If you can't speak French, there is no need applying for this job.