CONTRACTS & CORPORATE ADVISORY LEAD AT IKEJA ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (IKEDC)

About Company:

Ikeja Electric is one of the largest power distribution companies in Nigeria, committed to delivering reliable and efficient electricity services to our customers. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, we aim to transform the energy landscape in Nigeria and contribute to the country's economic development. Our mission is to provide exceptional service while ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and customers.

At Ikeja Electric, we don’t just power homes and businesses – we power careers. As a leading energy provider, we are committed to fostering a culture that champions integrity, innovation, and excellence. Our team is the heartbeat of our success, and we thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where everyone can shine.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• To ensure the organization's operations comply with relevant Nigerian legislation and statutory requirements
• To ensure compliance with regulatory stipulations/industry legislations and provide advice and opinions on regulatory requirements
• To provide legal support to the Head of Legal

Responsibilities:
Contract Documentation/Advisory:

• Draft, review, and endorse contractual agreements and maintain a Contracts Register
• Negotiating medium to high-risk transactions with very minimal supervision.
• Assisting the Head of Legal with high-risk transactions or leading on various Nigerian power/gas transactions and commercial negotiations.
• Review all contracts or any other documentation where the Company has committed itself and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the executive management’s attention.
• Negotiating with third parties, including regulatory officials and their counsel on behalf of the company.
• Drafting and providing legal advice on corporate and commercial transactions.
• Technical subject matter knowledge and experience in Gas and Power transactions would be an added advantage.

Legal and Corporate Advisory:

• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management.
• Provide legal opinions and advise on matters relating to the company’s business operations.
• Develop & implement a compliance culture sufficient to meet the law & corporate culture.
• Researching and reviewing any new statutory and regulatory enactments that may affect the company and advising management accordingly.
• Assisting the Head of Legal by intervening in regulatory issues and liaising with relevant regulatory agencies within the power sector.
• Ensuring that the company complies with the requirements of the law within Nigeria and other relevant best practices.
• Assisting the litigation team with necessary advice to management.
• Interface with external counsel in respect of matters that the company is involved in and advice on strategy for management of issues or transactions.
• Providing business advisory solutions to the company.
• Providing company secretarial assistance where necessary.
• Comply with Quality Management System / Operational Health & System requirements including objectives and applicable regulations relating to assigned jobs.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Unit Head and Head of Department.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law and has represented corporate bodies in civil and legal matters
• A master’s degree will be an added advantage
• 8 – 10 years of legal experience in a leading organisation with a proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsel, contract negotiation and drafting.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Corporate Governance
• Legal Advisory
• Legal Drafting
• Litigation Management
• Contract Management
• Communication and Interpersonal Relations
• Supervisory/Managerial Skills
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Managing Resources
• Business Focus

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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