Our client is currently seeking for an experienced, charismatic and focus-driven individual for the post of Head of Legal unit that will amongst other things drive business growth through providing valuable legal service and advise to the organisation towards reducing litigation risk.
Job DescriptionTo efficiently provide the legal services required by the organization of Companies, thereby promoting communication, anticipating risks, reducing liabilities, preventing litigation, defending corporate interests and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, whilst reducing costs of external counsel.
Other Responsibilities:
- Provision of legal advice and guidance in all matters concerning the legal structure and the laws and regulations governing the Group, its staff and the conduct of its operations
- Assumption of the primary responsibility for the operation of the Legal Department and coordination, supervision and development of other lawyers in the Legal Department
- Provision of legal advice and assistance in the drafting and negotiation of the Group’s commercial agreements
- Provision of legal advice on structuring of new ventures
- Prevention and when necessary, defense and settlement of disputes and litigation involving the Group and liaison with and direction of external counsel in this regard
- Advise and proffer legal opinions to management regarding the legal implications of legal and regulatory
- Changes impacting the Group’s business
- Providing legal advice and support on personnel matters, to include employee grievances and claims.
- Advising the Group on the corporate structure, compliance with necessary formalities and company law.
- A minimum of Bachelors degree in Law
- LLM can be an added advantage
- The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 16 years post call experience, 5 of which must be core experience in senior role in a law firm or commercial oil and gas environment
- Demonstrated planning and organizational skills, including the ability to anticipate tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines, and function smoothly under strict deadlines and shifting priorities
- Ability to think strategically and to envision and balance
- Good team spirit
- Excellent business judgment and ability to apply business solutions to legal problems
- Provision of legal advice and guidance in all matters concerning the legal structure and the laws and regulations governing the Group, its staff and the conduct of its operations
- Assumption of the primary responsibility for the operation of the Legal Department and coordination, supervision and development of other lawyers in the Legal Department
- Provision of legal advice and assistance in the drafting and negotiation of the Group’s commercial agreements
- Provision of legal advice on structuring of new ventures
- Prevention and when necessary, defense and settlement of disputes and litigation involving the Group and liaison with and direction of external counsel in this regard
- Advise and proffer legal opinions to management regarding the legal implications of legal and regulatory
- changes impacting the Group’s business
- Providing legal advice and support on personnel matters, to include employee grievances and claims.
- Advising the Group on the corporate structure, compliance with necessary formalities and company law.
Working Relationships
- Executive Management and Board members
- Team members
- Joint Venture Legal partners
- External Solicitors;
- National and International regulatory bodies
What We Do
Fosad Consulting is an independent cross-industry HR and Engineering consulting firm. We partner with international and local companies seeking to accelerate the growth of their businesses by providing solutions that drive their businesses to succeed. Our solutions cater to multiple industries, including the oil and gas, financial services, telecommunications, transport, hospitality, healthcare and retail; and our projects are supported by professionals who have proven that they have what it takes to deliver against the odds to delight our clients. For over 20 years we have provided hands-on solutions to a number of global brands, hence we understand how they work, their expectations, as well as the need to constantly provide services that are top-notch and meet the required global standards. We are a leading provider of specialist Outsourcing solutions that extend to HR Services, Engineering, Expatriate Management protocols, Procurement, Learning & development interventions, Oil & Gas, and a host of services to some of the world’s most interesting brands. We are proud members of the Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce – a foremost organisation that seeks to bridge the gap between Nigerian businesses and their counterparts in the United States. We are also registered members of the Networking with the United States of America (NUSA) program; under the auspices of the US Commercial Service initiative in Nigeria. Part of our commitment to customer service means giving our clients honest, straightforward and, sometimes, even difficult advice. At Fosad we know you can’t afford to get it wrong and that’s why we do everything to make sure you get it right.
