Michael Stevens Consulting – Our Client, a wholly
indigenous, ISO certified, value driven company providing
quality, integrated services to the oil industry in Nigeria,
Congo Brazzaville, Gabon and Angola is currently looking to
fill the position below:
Job Title: Legal
Adviser
Location: Lagos
Key Responsibilities
Conduct legal research on a diverse range of assigned
issues and other areas of specialization using multiple
research sources; select relevant material, analyze
information and present findings for internal review.
Advise the Chief Executive, Directors, Heads and other
staff on the organization’s underpinning legislation, and
other international and domestic laws affecting the
organization’s operations.
Draw up agreements and contracts with a variety of
external organizations and stakeholders partnering with the
organization and participate in the contract
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Draft assessments and recommendations for the
organization in terms of internal disciplinary and
administrative proceedings.
Understand and communicate the legal risks involved in
carrying out certain organizational processes.
Provide advice on the legal effects of policy proposals
across the organisation.
Take part in and facilitate training and education of
staff, on relevant legal responsibilities and evidential
issues.
Monitor the implementation of the legal clauses of
contracts and draw up the formalities for the amicable
settlement of disputes which may arise during contracts
implementation.
Review the company’s legal documents and existing
contracts to check for compliance with internal policies and
procedures and report any form of noncompliance
identified.
Take full responsibility for the conduct of litigation
on behalf of the organization.
Key Requirements
Minimum of 6 years work experience in a similar
role.
First Degree in Law.
Relevant experience in Contract Administration is an
added advantage.
Person Specification:
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to
build rapport quickly and a track record of working
collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should forward their
CV’s
to: jobs@michaelstevensconsulting.com The
subject of the email should be the job position being applied
for.
Note: Late applications will not
be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Application Closing Date Friday,
3rd April, 2015.