Principal Manager - Legal at Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

Job Description

• Reviewing transaction documents filed by applicants in support of their applications with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. 
• Reviewing and proffering legal opinions on diverse matters. 
• Reviewing and advising on power purchase agreements. 
• Reviewing and advising on project finance arrangements and documentation. 
• Reviewing and advising on gas supply arrangements. 
• Provision of legal advice on activities affecting the Commission’s operations. 
• Development of work plans for the legal unit and allocation of tasks to team members. 
• Coordination and maintenance of relationships with applicants and other stakeholders. 
• Coordination and maintenance of relationships with other departments/units in the Commission. 
• Maintaining records of all applications and ensuring compliance with stipulated timelines for the completion of applications. 
• Supporting the legal division with other tasks.  

Qualification / Skills

• Bachelor of Laws, B.L. Advanced degrees like Master of Laws or Masters of Business Administration will be an advantage. 
• Required skills; Ability to write and communicate excellently in English, a team player, a self-starter that works well under pressure, great levels of empathy and excellent public speaking/presentation skills. 
• Minimum years of experience: 15 years post call experience with keen focus on corporate commercial law, project financing, corporate finance, infrastructure development, electricity/energy law and constitutional/administrative law.