Assistant Legal Manager

• Candidates who are qualified as a Legal Practitioner for a minimum of 10 years with at least 6 years working experience in the Property or Estate Division of a major International Conglomerate or operator in the Oil and Gas Industry.  
• Candidates should also have a proven track record in negotiation for leases, conveyance, assignments of property for commercial and residential purposes.
• Candidates who are qualified as a Legal Practitioner for a minimum of 10 years with at least 6 years working experience as in-house counsel responsible in a major International Conglomerate or operator in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Candidates who have at least 10 years post qualification experience with at least 5 years working experience as In-house Counsel in a leading organization, preferably in the Oil and Gas sector.  
• They should also have at least 3 years litigation experience and a good knowledge of mediation, arbitration and expert determination.

Monitor and prepare reviews of bills undergoing consideration in the State and National Assemblies and draw attention to pertinent provisions which could have impact on the business activities of the organization; Monitor and prepare reviews of existing regulations, guidelines and circulars issued by Federal, State and Local Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and advise on any steps required for implementation by affected entities; Monitor and advise on the impact of new regulations, guidelines and circulars proposed from time to time by MDAs; Maintain good working relations and liaison with relevant units and departments of the State and National Assemblies and MDAs Providing legal advice on, and handling of, sundry issues affecting operation/activities of a corporate organization operating within and outside a Free Zone including: Compliance with applicable federal, state and local government legislation; compliance with free zone law and regulations where applicable interfacing with relevant authorities Assist in advising on strategy for the handling of litigations Negotiating, reviewing and drafting of commercial agreements Advising on project regulatory compliance Reviewing of contracts for the procurement of goods and services for projects to ensure mitigation of legal and commercial risks Providing necessary information and documents to External Solicitors required in court cases affecting the organization Issuing instructions and monitoring of performance of External Solicitors handling litigation and other legal matters Legal Research Court attendance to represent entities Liaise with External Solicitors to ensure timely filing and service of court processes