Michael Stevens Consulting - Our Client, a wholly indigenous, ISO certified, value driven company providing quality, integrated services to the oil industry in Nigeria, Congo Brazzaville, Gabon and Angola is currently looking to fill theposition below:
Job Title: Legal Adviser
Location: Lagos
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research on a diverse range of assigned issues and other areas of specialization using multiple research sources; select relevant material, analyze information and present findings for internal review.
- Advise the Chief Executive, Directors, Heads and other staff on the organization’s underpinning legislation, and other international and domestic laws affecting the organization’s operations.
- Draw up agreements and contracts with a variety of external organizations and stakeholders partnering with the organization and participate in the contract negotiation process.
- Monitor the implementation of the legal clauses of contracts and draw up the formalities for the amicable settlement of disputes which may arise during contracts implementation.
- Review the company’s legal documents and existing contracts to check for compliance with internal policies and procedures and report any form of noncompliance identified.
- Take full responsibility for the conduct of litigation on behalf of the organization.
- Draft assessments and recommendations for the organization in terms of internal disciplinary and administrative proceedings.
- Understand and communicate the legal risks involved in carrying out certain organizational processes.
- Provide advice on the legal effects of policy proposals across the organisation.
- Take part in and facilitate training and education of staff, on relevant legal responsibilities and evidential issues.
Key Requirements
- Minimum of 6 years work experience in a similar role.
- First Degree in Law.
- Relevant experience in Contract Administration is an added advantage.
Person Specification:
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and a track record of working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Application Closing Date
Friday, 3rd April, 2015.
Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should forward their CV's to:
[email protected] The subject of the email should be the job position being applied for.
Note: Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.