Job Description of Legal Manager
Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice and guidance to the various companies within the Sahara Group in order to safeguard the businesses from exposure to legal and compliance risks.
- Ensure the legal department and the various operation companies and stakeholders are updated on applicable legal and regulatory requirements by providing support and advice on laws, regulations, and rules.
- Review, draft and negotiate medium to high risk commercial agreements with minimal supervision.
- Provide in-depth detailed research on various legal issues.
- Attend meetings with external stakeholders of the organization including public/regulatory bodies.
- Engage and work closely with external legal counsel when required.
- Provide litigation support to external legal counsel and assist with management oversight of external legal counsel.
- Provide support on assignments or take the lead on assignments as required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian laws and regulations, corporate commercial law as well as regulatory compliance.
- Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry standards related to the Energy Sector (oil & gas and power), construction & infrastructure.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- Strong IT Skills, including proficiency with Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work as part of a team and with both internal and external stakeholders with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to apply commercial solutions to legal problems.
- Experience in working with regulators.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION/ EXPERIENCE
- Law Degree from a commonwealth jurisdiction.
- Qualified to practice Law in Nigeria (i.e. BL).
- At least 8 years post call experience, 5 of which must be in an Energy focused law firm or company.
- Completion of NYSC is mandatory.
- Geographical mobility within and outside Nigeria where necessary.
PERSONALITY TRAITS
- Strong team spirit
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a keen attention to detail
- Good planning and organizational skills, including the ability to anticipate tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines, and function efficiently whilst working to strict deadlines and shifting priorities.
- Must be dedicated, conscientious and reliable
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online
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