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Monday, March 23, 2015

Job For A Legal Adviser At Michael Stevens Consulting

Michael Stevens Consulting - Our Client, a wholly indigenous, ISO certified, value driven company providing quality, integrated services to the oil industry in Nigeria, Congo Brazzaville, Gabon and Angola is currently looking to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Adviser

Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research on a diverse range of assigned issues and other areas of specialization using multiple research sources; select relevant material, analyze information and present findings for internal review.
  • Advise the Chief Executive, Directors, Heads and other staff on the organization’s underpinning legislation, and other international and domestic laws affecting the organization’s operations.
  • Draw up agreements and contracts with a variety of external organizations and stakeholders partnering with the organization and participate in the contract negotiation process.
  • Draft assessments and recommendations for the organization in terms of internal disciplinary and administrative proceedings.
  • Understand and communicate the legal risks involved in carrying out certain organizational processes.
  • Provide advice on the legal effects of policy proposals across the organisation.
  • Take part in and facilitate training and education of staff, on relevant legal responsibilities and evidential issues.
  • Monitor the implementation of the legal clauses of contracts and draw up the formalities for the amicable settlement of disputes which may arise during contracts implementation.
  • Review the company’s legal documents and existing contracts to check for compliance with internal policies and procedures and report any form of noncompliance identified.
  • Take full responsibility for the conduct of litigation on behalf of the organization.
Key Requirements
  • Minimum of 6 years work experience in a similar role.
  • First Degree in Law.
  • Relevant experience in Contract Administration is an added advantage.
Person Specification:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and a track record of working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should forward their CV's to: jobs@michaelstevensconsulting.com The subject of the email should be the job position being applied for.

Note: Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Closing Date Friday, 3rd April, 2015.

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