An Oil and Gas Industry Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Legal Manager

An Oil and Gas Industry Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Legal Manager

THE CLIENT:

Our client is a subsidiary of an independent oil and gas exploration and production Company, with operated and non-operated producing assets in OMLs and Marginal Fields, including oil & gas facilities and gas transport pipelines in Nigeria.

Due to continuous growth in the past years and to further enhance its operational effectiveness, the Company is seeking highly motivated and result-oriented professionals to take up various leadership responsibilities as follow:

POST TITLE:  Legal Manager  (ES00600)

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Reporting to the Group General Counsel, the successful candidate will provide legal advice for all of the Company’s operations and joint venture businesses in Nigeria.

• He/she will ensure compliance with the Group’s corporate legal policies, local and international laws, statutory requirements, and, partner agreements. Specifically, the candidate will: 

• Provide qualitative legal advice and assistance on ail the Company’s activities including acquisitions, divestitures, project and corporate financing.
• Review, draft, project-manage and negotiate a wide range of legal and commercial agreements with governments, government agencies, joint venture partners and Communities.
• Review, draft, project-manage and negotiate a wide range of legal and commercial agreements with governments, government agencies, joint venture partners and communities,
• Provide comprehensive legal advice on proposed policies, decisions and actions; contracting, litigation, leases, procurement, employment, corporate governance, regulatory compliance; intellectual property matters and other issues, as they arise.
• Proactively monitor industry policies and proposed legislation and serve as an advocate of the Company’s position.
• Continuously obtain all necessary permits and licenses to operate within the confines of the law.
• Analyse legal implications of all business transactions and ensure the existence of a legal covering for all operation
• Liaise with relevant regulatory authorities, joint venture partners and other stakeholders.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES:

• Applicant  must possess LLB from a reputable university. Possession of a higher degree will be of advantage,
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association or any other relevant professional body is essential,
• Minimum of twelve (12) years’ post-call experience in commercial legal practice, with significant experience in managing litigations within an E&P Company.
• Proven experience in assessing legal risks in E&P operations, as well as, proffering legal advice on joint venture agreements,
• Knowledge of, and familiarity with Nigeria’s legal and regulatory framework for E&P businesses is essential.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as, excellent interpersonal & negotiation skill.

In addition, eligible candidates for this position should possess:

• Significant working experience in Nigeria,
• Excellent leadership, planning and organization, as well as, people management skills.,
• Excellent relationship management skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please quote the appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and email addresses) of  three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities  to us at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com on or before 7^th June, 2011.

All Applications will be treated in confidence. 

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.