Head, Dispute Resolution at Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc)

Job Description

• Job Role involves using alternative dispute resolution procedures in addition to traditional processes of litigation and arbitration to minimize AEDC’s exposure to risk;
• Ensure the provision of solutions that are practical, competitive and commercially focused.

Key Roles / Responsibilities

• Formulate strategy, provide legal advice, guidance and practical solutions on a broad range of legal issues and disputes including those pertaining to customer relations, staff, revenue protection, investigations, contractual disputes etc.
• Develop appropriate framework for the effective engagement, supervision and monitoring of anti-graft and other security agencies handling matters assigned by the company.
• Develop appropriate framework for the engagement of external counsel and debt collection agents through appropriate engagements with Procurement.
• Conduct, facilitate and properly document investigations assigned to Legal Services and participate in incident / committee investigations.
• Develop and implement the framework for efficient case management
• Coordinate the prompt documentation, processing and referral of energy theft, meter bypass and other cases/lawsuits referred to or received by Legal Services.
• Facilitate publication of successful prosecutions in the media to deter new and repeat offenders.
• Facilitate the representation of and where permissible represent AEDC in litigation, administrative proceedings, external investigations and reviews, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Prompt resolution of lawsuits initiated against the company through lawful and practical methods including but not limited to ADR techniques.
• Provide advice and guidance on internal complaint proceedings and internal investigations.
• Develop work plans, databases, policies and standard operating manual for the Function.
• Training subordinates.
• Handle all other issues assigned by the Company Secretary and Director Legal Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB, BL)
• Master's degree and other post graduate qualifications preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years legal experience.
• Tenacity to manage a large work load.
• Broad knowledge of Company and Commercial Law.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Broad knowledge of ADR policies, procedures and processes.
• Litigation experience and experience working with Security agencies.
• Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of the sensitivity and confidentiality involved in the function.
• IT proficiency.