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Oando Nigeria Plc is recruiting Attorney. Interested candidate should possess a degree in Law. The Attorney will be responsible for daily transaction processing e.g. as relates to the preparation and review of contracts, legal opinions etc. In addition, the Attorney will provide project administration support, project work plan monitoring, etc
Job Title: Attorney
Department: Legal
Summary
The Attorney shall work within the Legal Services Shared
Services Centre (SSC) and will primarily be responsible for providing
day-to-day administrative support on the Finance aspects of various legal
transactions, corporate projects/assignments regarding the Oando Group as well
as legal support on M&A transactions and legal support for the Shared
Services Units, Oando Foundation, Corporate Secretariat and the Engineering and
Technology Organization (ETO) departments within the Group, and any other
entity as requested/directed by the Chief Legal Officer or the Finance Advisor.
The Attorney will be responsible for daily transaction
processing e.g. as relates to the preparation and review of contracts, legal
opinions etc. In addition, the Attorney will provide project administration
support, project work plan monitoring, status report preparation, project
documentation and filing in addition to handling assigned responsibilities.
The Attorney shall be responsible for the processing of
legal transactions in line with the overall philosophy and strategy of the
Group regarding legal advisory matters and ensures that all practices, policies
and business activities handled fall within the bounds of the Group’s legal
posture.
The Attorney shall provide transaction and operational
support and practical advice, geared towards the effective and efficient
management of the legal needs of each transaction/assignment handled.
Specific Duties &
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 members of other Oando entities, Corporate Finance, the Shared Services
Units, Oando Foundation or ETO, with regard to the respective transactions or
projects as the case may be.
Liaise with Group Finance, Group Treasury, external
solicitors and external financial advisors on ongoing Finance or M&A
transactions.
Liase with Tax Department on Tax compliance requirements and
Tax aspects of transactions.
Writes basic letters, files, updates and archives legal
documents and case folders.
Maintains and periodically updates the databases maintained
by the Legal Services department.
Qualifications & Experience
1st degree in Law; BL
4 years legal work experience either from a reputable law
firm or within the Legal Department of a reputable and structured business
environment
significant experience in Finance and/or Tax is required
Some experience in mergers and acquisitions would be an
added advantage
Ability to perform basic/general legal analysis
Strong & effective business communication (verbal and
writing skills)
Ability to plan and execute complex assignments under
pressure
Knowledge & Skills Required
Oil & Gas Industry History and Dynamics
Good basic understanding of Oando’s business
Knowledge of the local, national and international laws and
regulations pertaining to the various industries in which the Group’s
businesses operate
Negotiation and Contract Management
Legal Documentation
Basic Accounting
Commercial awareness, business acumen and entrepreneurial
skills
Customer Relationship Management
Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork
Networking
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Strong communication and basic presentation skills
Application Closing Date
August 1, 2012
How To Apply
Interested candidate should:
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