Oando Career Recruitment : Legal Advisor

At Oando, We are building Nigeria's largest integrated energy solutions group and believe our success hinges upon the passion, hunger and aspirations of young talented professionals with a desire to change the face of Nigerian business. We believe a highly skilled workforce in a conducive work environment that promotes and rewards continuous learning, will facilitate the achievement of business goals. It has a primary listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Vacancy Details Vacancy Title Legal Advisor Department Rig Operations Date Published Feb 9, 2011 Closing Date Feb 23, 2011 Vacancy Description Oando Energy Services Limited is currently seeking a Legal Advisor whose primary responsibility shall be to provide day-to-day administrative supervision and support on various legal transactions and operational projects/assignments regarding OES, an Oando entity in the upstream sector SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Executes work/implements best practices for legal services on assigned transactions. Processes legal transactions; prepares and reviews legal opinions and agreements as may be requested of users from time to time. Attends meetings and negotiates contracts with third parties and or OES team members. Writes/reviews basic letters, files, updates and archives legal documents and case folders. Maintains and periodically updates the databases maintained by the Legal Services department. Liaises with applicable government agencies and regulatory authorities with regard to obtaining requisite consents, permits and approvals required for the Oando entity's business. Litigation/Arbitration management. Provides support to the Finance department in managing/monitoring the entity's receivables and financing obligations. Requirements: 1st degree in Law (minimum of Second class lower division); BL Minimum of 7 years post-call experience Ability to perform general and complex legal analysis Strong & effective business communication (verbal and writing skills) Ability to plan and execute complex assignments under pressure (Note: All candidates with less than 3 years post NYSC will be required to pass an aptitude test before they can be considered for interview)   CLICK HERE TO APPLY