Chief Legal Officer (CLO) at a Reputable and Fast-growing Group of Companies

A reputable and fast growing group of companies based in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt, which operates in the Maritime sector of the Nigeria Oil and Gas industry as well as Legal sector, invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

Location: Lagos

Job Duties

• Developing and leading corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's interest.
• Developing and leading corporate compliance programs
• Overseeing delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies and priorities.
• Maintaining proper corporate interactions with relevant local, state and federal government bodies.

Requirements

• Minimum of LL.M Degree (2nd Class Upper) from a reputed university.
• Over 10 years' post-bar experience in a Corporate Law firm.
• Must have an advanced understanding of company secretarial practice, commercial transactions, research and litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact across to the board and management with confidence and authority.
• Ability to deal with complex problems & apply judgment and independent reasoning in situations where applicable precedence and laws may not exist.
• The CLO must possess strong initiative, as well as excellent management and leadership skills and strong business acumen.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should address and send their CV along with scanned copies of all relevant Certificate to "The Advertiser" via: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Or
Send Hard Copies of their Applications:
The Advertiser,
P.O. Box 12276,
Garki, Abuja.