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  • Posted: Aug 5, 2014
    Deadline: Sep 16, 2014
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    The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority is the manager of Nigeria’s Sovereign Wealth Fund. It was established as independent agency by an Act of the National Assembly in May 2011. The Bill was assented to by the then President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on May 26, 2011 and subsequently gazette on June 3, 2011. ...
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    General Counsel (ES0095)

    Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of legal services to the Authority on litigation, land/property document perfection, contracts and other transactions that have legal implications in order to effectively mitigate the Authority's exposure. A key component of this role will be to provide comprehensive advice to
    management on the legal implications of proposed policies, decisions and actions.

    Key responsibilities will be to:

    • Ensure that the NSIA complies with appropriate requirements as stated in the NSIA Act and other legal documents guiding its establishment and existence.
    • Coordinate, monitor and ensure the Authority's overall compliance with statutory and relevant regulatory requirements.
    • Provide on-going legal and regulatory advisory for operational and investment-specific matters across the organisation, as well as, interact with relevant regulatory authorities on behalf of the NSIA.
    • Manage relationships with extemal solicitors and arbitrators.
    • Monitor and advise on litigation claims and ensure minimal damage is sustained by the Authority.
    • Coordinate the drafting of all legal documentations between the Authority and third parties as required, as well as, liaise with relevant authorities in perfection of title documents for the Authority's acquired properties.
    • Handle routine and complex contract disputes and negotiations, as well as corporate matters.

    Qualification, experience and attributes

    • A good first degree in Law (L.L.B. and B.L.) and qualification to practice in Nigeria. Relevant
    • professional and postgraduate qualification(s) will be an advantage.
    • A minimum often (10) years' relevant experience, four (4) of which must have been at a strategic
    • management level.     .
    • Good knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian legal system.
    • Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
    • Maturity and tact, including the ability to relate with different levels of authority within the legal sphere.

    In addition, candidates for all roles must possess the following attributes:

    • Proven leadership. negotiating and influencing skills.
    • Excellent networking skills, particularly relationship-building, interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Good understanding of the NSIA mandate, regulations and operating environment
    • High ethical standards and level of integrity.

    Method of Application

    All positions are based in Abuja, Nigeria. The roles are open to Nigerians within and outside the country. Women are strongly encouraged to apply for any of the positions on offer. An attractive, highly competitive remuneration package and a pleasant working environment await the successful candidates.

    To apply, please quote the appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names) to recruitment@hcp-ng.com not later than 16 September 2014.

    Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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