Legal Officer - Contract Management & Advisory Services at Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc

Job Description

This job role manages legal risk relative to contracts to limit corporate exposure.

Job Requirements

• A first degree in Law i.e., LLB)and Bachelor of Law (BL)
• Required: Nig. Bar Association (NBA)
• At least 3 - 5 years of experience in a legal function.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Law. A postgraduate degree is an added advantage.
• Should have been called to the Nigerian Bar.

Technical Competencies 

• Deep understanding of the laws and regulations governing the power industry
• Deep understanding of corporate laws, securities laws & capital markets
• Deep experience in implementing corporate governance frameworks
• Strong knowledge of commercial legal issues
• Strong sense of ethical business judgment
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Broad experience and demonstration of competence in computer software packages, including Microsoft Office (in particular Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Demonstrated success in managing and conducting a variety of litigation matters.

Behavioural Competencies 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Attention to Detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong managerial/administrative skills

Job Responsibility

• Advises the Company on general commercial interests and other legal matters as required and may be directed by the Head of Contracts Management.  
• Represents the Company in negotiations of commercial ventures and other proposed arrangements in conjunction with other experts.  
• Assist in reviewing Standard Operating Procedures that guide contract management after advice from the Head of Contracts Management.   
• Assists in the review, draft, negotiation, and advice on legal documentation.  
• Assist in monitoring time-bound legal documentation and escalate when necessary.  
• Assists in ensuring the setup and maintenance of a database of all legal documentation.  
• Assists in preparing periodic and ad-hoc reports to management.
• Assist in carrying out other sundry assignments as directed by the Head of Contracts Management in conjunction with CLO/CS