LEGAL MANAGER NEEDED IN AN OIL FIRM

Job Title : Manager, Legal – ES00462
Job Description

Provide legal advisory services to the various business groups within the Company, assist in the negotiation and drafting of upstream commercial agreements and securing necessary approvals for upstream contracts.

Job Responsibility
• Ensuring compliance with the applicable legislations / regulation, agreements and legal issues affecting the Company’s operations in Nigeria.• Managing and supervising the activities of external counsel, prepare budgets and provide legal support services to the various units within the Company.• Handling routine and complex commercial contracts, contract disputes and negotiation, and corporate matters.• Examining/analyzing legal implications of the Company’s transactions with third party contractors and other stakeholders, including but not limited to, JV partners, host communities and government departments.• Liaising with appropriate regulatory authorities on behalf of the Company on legal matters.• Assisting local controllers and unit tax managers with the interpretation and application of any new laws/regulations and recommending to management actions required to enforce compliance.
Job Requirements

• A first degree in Law from a reputable University. Possession of higher degree(s) in a related discipline will be an added advantage.• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association or its equivalent is essential.• Minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, at least four (4) of which should be in negotiating, drafting and advising on upstream commercial agreements.• Excellent knowledge of the Oil and Gas laws and regulations.• Proven ability to proactively identify local and global issues relevant to the industry and develop a working manual of these issues for use within the Company.• Good understanding of the trends and outlook of the oil and gas industry in the global and local markets.

Job Type : Full Time

Location: Lagos
Management Experience Required? yes
Expiration Date 16 October 2008
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VACANCY AT NIGERIAN BREWERIES

VACANCY
LEVEL :Mid-Career

Move your career ahead with a job that proclaims your intelligence and proficiency in the legal profession. Nigerian Breweries Plc, the foremost brewing company in Nigerian with headquarters in Lagos and operations in Lagos, Aba, Kaduna, Ibadan and Enugu, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the post of Legal Affairs Manager.

THE JOB (REF: CCDM/16/09/08)

 Proffering professional and specialist legal advice and opinion on all matters affecting the Company’s operations and interpreting related government legislations. Drafting Deeds, Agreements and other legal documents. Co-ordinating all court cases involving the Company. Liaising with and co-ordinating all the activities of the Company’s retained legal outfits throughout the country. Touring all Company locations periodically for on-the-spot assessment of Company legal and property matters and rendering suitable assistance.

REQUIREMENTS

The preferred person for the job should not be older than 35 years of age as at December 31, 2008 and must possess the following:
 WASC/SSCE/GCE with at least credits in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
 Good honours degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognised University with a minimum grade of Second Class Lower Division.
 Must have been called to the Nigerian Bar with a minimum grade of Second Class Lower Division.
 Must have between 5 – 8 years post-call experience in litigation and corporate law.
 Must be conversant with general commercial practice and relevant laws relating to intellectual properties.
 Must be at ease with labour Laws and the related Factories Act, Workmen’s Compensation Act, Customs & Excise Act amongst others.
 Membership of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
 Evidence of discharge from the NYSC scheme (that is NYSC discharge certificate).
 Ability to work with basic computer applications (such as Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint).

REMUNERATION

The position offers good career opportunities and competitive remuneration. In addition to a basic salary with performance-related increments and a contributory pension scheme, it attracts housing, transport and leave allowances, free medical treatment for self and family, paid annual leave and other fringe benefits.

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