Legal Manager at BUA Foods

OBJECTIVES

• Ensure that our company’s processes remain in compliance with all existing laws and regulations.
• Provide any needed legal counsel. Interpret and clarify any vague language in-laws and regulations as they apply to the company.
• Aid with the drafting of contracts and other legal agreements used by the company.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES

Specifically, the candidate’s duties will include:

• Drafting and review of contracts, agreements and other legal documents, instruments, or legal issues.
• Promptly monitor, alert and advise on identified and potential risks and threats in the company’s regulatory environment with respect to issues of contracts, key regulatory compliance and local content compliance
• Promptly and properly monitor execution and rendition of returns on all regulatory compliance status and returns from relevant business units and interfaces.
• Interface and monitor external consultants and solicitors for effective delivery of legal jobs / assignments.
• 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.
• 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.
• Liaise with relevant regulatory authorities, joint venture partners and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• 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 (5) years’ post-call experience in commercial legal practice, with emphasis in oil and gas industry.
• Proven experience in assessing legal risks in E&P operations, as well as, proffering legal advice on joint venture agreements, of taker agreements, crude oil agreement etc.
• 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.