About the job
Job Responsibilities
- Maintain the litigation portfolio in liaison with the Team Lead, Litigation.
- Review court processes and provide relevant opinions in view of litigation matters.
- Support in the engagement and liaison with External Solicitors to ensure judicious representation of the Company’s matters in court, alternative dispute resolution while mitigating cost for the Company.
- Support in negotiation of solicitors fees and payment of same.
- Negotiating, Drafting, Review and execution of Agreements including but not limited to Non-disclosure Agreements, Oil & Gas Agreements, Sales/Purchasing Agreements, Sub-contracts, Consulting Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Master Agreements, review of customer proposed terms and conditions.
- Perform other duties, as may be assigned by the Company Secretary/General Counsel.
Competence Requirement
- Extensive knowledge on Litigation.
- Extensive knowledge of court and legal processes.
- Extensive knowledge of industry regulations, policies etc.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including an impeccable an impeccable mastery of the English language.
- Good organization skills and the ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of negotiation best practices, both in-person and in written form that considers cultural norms and the client’s best interests.
- Ability to work effectively alone and in a team for the achievement of organizational goals.
- Ability to pay attention to details and work with little or no supervision
- Awareness of dispute resolution processes, especially litigation
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
- Awareness of regulatory issues in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent time management and planning skills.
- Very good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
Requirements
Educational Qualification
- A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).
- Relevant post-graduate degree is an added advantage.
Professional Qualification
- Membership of any of the following professional bodies is required: Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
Desired Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the legal function, preferably experience in litigation, dispute resolution, drafting, reviewing and execution of contracts.
- Experience in a top-tier Law Firm or in Multinational Corporation.
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training and Development
Benefits found in job post
- Medical insurance
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