Legal Officer (Contract) at Doheney Services Ltd

Duration: 3 – 5 months (Renewable)
Job Type: Contract (Fixed Term)
Experience - Minimum of 5 years
Location - Ikoyi, Lagos

Requirements

• Law Degree from a recognized University.
• Qualified to practice Law in Nigeria (i.e. BL)
• At least 5 years post call to bar
• Experience in a law firm, Marine Logistics, EPCI, Power & Energy Industry, Infrastructure, Oil and Gas will be an added advantage.
• Completion of NYSC is mandatory.
• Good knowledge of the laws of the Federal Republic Nigeria and regulations, corporate/commercial law as well as company law and secretarial practice
• Working knowledge in Marine Logistics, EPCI, Power & Energy Industry, Infrastructure, Oil and Gas will be an added advantage
• Reasonable litigation background
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office especially MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with both internal and external stakeholders with diverse cultural backgrounds
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills
•  Ability to identify legal challenges, analyze them and propose legal solutions.

Duties will include:

• Contract Management
• Review, draft and negotiate low risk commercial agreements
• Take lead on requests to draft and/or review lease agreements, deeds and other low risk property documentation
• Drafting and review of Agreements, including Technical Manpower Services Agreement, EPCI Agreements, Purchase and Sale Contracts, Subcontract Agreement, Engineering Frame work Contracts, Consortium Agreements, and Technical Services Agreement.
• Legal Services
• Provide ad-hoc legal advice and support to the various companies within the Company.
• Ensure the legal department and the company is updated on applicable legal and regulatory requirements by providing support and advice on laws, regulations and rules.
• Liaise with external solicitors working on the matters for company and its subsidiaries including litigation matters and other transactions.
• Giving prompt legal counsel and advice on all legal matters relating to business ventures, activities, relationships, projects and operations.
• Administrative/Secretarial
• Attend meetings with private and public organization/clients.
• Provide support on assignment or take lead on assignment as they are assigned.
• Assist in organization and administration of the legal department
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations