Overview
Legal Officer Jobs in Nigeria at Telmek Global Resources
Title: Legal Officer
Company: Telmek Global Resources
Location: Nigeria
Job Title: Legal Officer
Industry: Oil and Gas
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Salary:Â Â Attractive
Work Structure: Full Time
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the Legal Officer is to assist in providing comprehensive legal support and guidance to the Company’s Operations within the Energy Sector.
Key Responsibilities for the Legal Officer:
·      Assist in ensuring legal compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and industry standards in Nigeria.
·      Participate in the negotiation of a variety of commercial agreements like PPA, GRA, SHA, JVA, MOA, JOA
·      Prepare legal opinion on the Electricity Act, CAMA, PIA, and any other regulatory bodies/laws.
·      Assist in drafting and reviewing contracts and legal documents.
·      Provide legal research on changes in legislation, regulations, and policies affecting the oil and gas sector, including contractual interpretation and case law developments.
·      Assist in identifying risk management and mitigating legal risks associated with the company’s operation.
·      Assist in handling legal disputes related to the company’s activities.
·      Drafting of minutes of meetings and reports.
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Experience
·      2-3 years’ post-call experience in the Energy Sector.Â
·      Should have worked in a law firm that specializes in the Energy sector or
·      Should have worked in an EPC&I Company.
·      License/Certification BL/LLB
Required Skills
Fair knowledge of the Nigerian oil and gas laws, regulations and industry practice
Fair knowledge of Nigerian Electricity laws, regulations and industry practice
Fair knowledge in taxation, regulatory bodies like NSITF, ITF, PENCOM etc
Excellent communication (oral and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Excellent organization and multi-tasking, time management skills
Attention to detail, integrity, confidentiality, and ability to be patient.
Interpersonal relationship and networking skills
Compliance and regulatory knowledge.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and legal research tools.
Suitable candidates can send their CVs to [email protected]
