SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER AT NORTHWEST PETROLEUM & GAS COMPANY LIMITED

About Company:

Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited is a Company in the Oil & Gas Sector of the economy with international repute. The Company has vast experience in the importation, supply, distribution, and storage of Petroleum Products and is also actively involved in the official export of Crude Oil from Nigeria being one of the twenty-seven Companies approved by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for allocation and export of Nigerian Crude Oil. 

Job Description:

• Negotiate, draft and review complex contracts, including, but not limited to: NDAs, consulting agreements, acquisition agreements, strategic cooperation and joint venture agreements.
• Manage day-to-day legal requests from the business teams, particularly relating to Business transaction.
• Manage and provide strategic advice on claims and disputes, including litigation and arbitration workstreams.
• Advise on regulatory issues and compliance and support the Business in developing and maintaining policies and procedures and monitoring to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and deliver updates on legal developments and requirements to various audiences and provide ongoing advice on applicable laws and regulations governing commercial activities.
• Develop and draft form and template contracts.
• Periodically travel between Business offices as well as travel to and from respective project facilities.
• Document legal drafting and writing approaches suited for organisation’s use.
• Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Provide advisory services on issues that relate to the legal and regulatory framework and liaise with necessary regulatory bodies when needed.
• Collaborate with senior management to drive responsive actions to address legal-related public policy issues.

Requirements:

• Legal document handling
• Case file organization
• Communication and writing (e.g., drafting legal correspondence, memos)
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Familiarity with legal terms and procedures
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and documentation.
• Experience on engaging with relevant government, maritime, local content agencies, etc.
• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the financial service industry.
• Oil & gas Industry experience is an advantage

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in law (LL.B) and B.L
• Relevant postgraduate degree and professional qualification.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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