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Within the Secretariat, the Legal Office contributes to the conduct of the affairs of the Organization by promoting the rule of law within the Organization and in its relation with governments, organizations, enterprises and individuals and by maintaining and defending the legal claims and interests of the Organization. The Office
participates in the drafting and negotiations of contracts and agreements with external entities. It provides legal support and proposes amendments in respect of the Organization’s organs, statutes and programs as well as of financial and staff regulations. It monitors developments of relevant legal aspects pertaining to the energy sector, nationally and internationally, conducts research and publishes up to date legal articles on recent and emergent trends. It protects and advances the interests of the Organization and its Member Countries in international forums.

Job Tittle; Legal Adviser, International Matters

Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; BA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA

Experience; 6 - 8 years

Location; Abuja

Job Field; Law / Legal

Objective of Position:
Under the overall supervision of the General Legal Counsel, the Legal Advisor, International Matters, provides legal advice to the Secretary General and to senior management regarding the Organization’s relation with external entities. He/she addresses and defends international legal claims and interests of the Organization within the scope of its Statute and follows, analyses and advises on issues of national and international legal policies of relevance to OPEC and its Member Countries.

Main Responsibilities:
1. Identifies international legal issues of significance to OPEC, examines, studies and analyses these with a view to protecting and promoting the Organization’s interests, goals and claims.

2. Reports on emerging international legal issues of significance to OPEC, draws conclusions regarding possible implications for OPEC and its Member Countries and advises on appropriate responses.

3. Conducts research into multilateral agreements relating to the WTO, global climate change, competition, energy and environment in collaboration with OPEC’s Research Division.

4. In close collaboration with the Environmental Matters Unit, monitors international legal developments at the multilateral level (ICN, WTO, UNCTAD, etc.) and in international legal professional associations with a view to protecting and promoting the interest of the Organization.

5. Examines, studies and analyses relevant national legal systems, policies and practices in the energy sector that may impact on OPEC.

6. Provides legal advice and interpretation on legal aspects of the Organization’s relations with other entities, including contractual relations, questions of liability, arbitration and claims against the Organization.

7. Follows up relevant decisions of the Governing Bodies of the Organization, in particular regarding legal studies and other international legal issues of significance to OPEC.

Required Competencies and Qualifications:

• University degree in International Law (Masters)
• University degree: Eight years with a minimum of three years at the international level
• Advanced degree: Six years with a minimum of three years at the international level
• Training/specialization - A combination of two or more of the following specializations:
• Public International Law;
• Competition law and Policy;
• International Environmental Law and Policy;
• International Petroleum Law and Policy;
• Comparative Energy Law;
• The Institutional Law of International Organizations;
• International Law on Foreign Investments; and
• Other relevant specializations in international law
• Competencies: Communication skills, analytical skills, presentation skills, interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, initiative and integrity.

Status and Benefits:
Members of the Secretariat are international employees whose responsibilities are not national but exclusively international. In carrying out their functions they have to demonstrate the personal qualities expected of international employees such as integrity, independence and impartiality.
The post is at grade E reporting to the General Legal Counsel. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.

Method of Application

• Applicants must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than 58 years.
• Applicants are requested to fill in a résumé and an application form which can be received from their Country’s Governor for OPEC.
• In order for applications to be considered, they must reach the OPEC Secretariat through the relevant Governor not later than 12 June 2015.

Created in 1833, Lafarge group, headquartered in France, is the world leader in building materials, with top-ranking positions in three of its activities: No 1 worldwide in Cement, No 2 worldwide in Aggregates & Concrete, and No 3 worldwide in Gypsum.
Located in 62 countries with 64,000 employees, Lafarge is a world leader in building materials, with top-ranking positions in its Cement, Aggregates & Concrete businesses. In 2013, Lafarge posted sales of 15.1 billion euros.

Job Tittle; Legal Officer
Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; BA/BSc/HND

Location; Lagos

Job Field; Law / Legal

Business Unit: WAPCO Operations

Job Type: Permanent

Job Description
Provides assistance in preparing, drafting and vetting all agreements.
Conduct legal research to assist legal manager in rendering accurate legal opinion and high standard of commercial practice
Render returns at CAC.
Organise the Legal Library, update and keep record of books.
Update the filing system and properly serialize all documents. Assist legal manager in proper documentation/ record keeping of all matters.
Make data entries required for updating Group legal reporting tool – Blue print in line with laid down procedure and after clarification from legal manager.
Update list of contracts, guarantees, indemnities and security documents, titles, leases, licenses etc. and ensure proper records are obtained and kept.
Update list of litigation- cases database regularly and provide monthly reports on cases and law firm handling it. Assist in general litigation administration.
Assist in collation and binding of Board Papers. Dispatch and issuance of notices for meetings. Raise all allowances and requisitions for Directors.
Maintain list and addresses of Directors, Audit Committee, Shareholders’ Association and prepare allowances and entitlements due to same.
Monitor and attend cases at court pre-trial and trial stages and provide report on suitability of law firm handling the matter.
Conduct investigations internal and external to outline legal issues affecting the Company and proffer solutions.
Assist head office, Sagamu works and Ewekoro works in handling accident and criminal matters, including actual court appearances.
Maintain House Ownership scheme records.
Receive claims from Plants and Head office and report to the Legal Manager.
Collate and prepare shareholder queries for onward transmission to the registrars.
Obtain information from departments for briefing external lawyers, where necessary and assist in collating Legal Reports, Documents/Correspondence on Litigations.
Conduct investigations on competition and new legislations affecting the Manufacturing sector and provide report.
Ensure that Company Quarry lease approvals are renewed and provide monthly report on status of mining leases.
Monitor Company property matters provide monthly reports on Company land and property matters, including status of title.
Conduct legal research to enhance company compliance with international regulations and collate quarterly reports.
Monitor environmental and commercial legislation affecting the Company. Conduct regular visits to the Plants and other company locations such as the depots to identify areas of legal risk.
Update licences/permits

Duties & Responsibilities
Assist in managing and coordinating the affairs of Legal Department within the BU to enhance quick and efficient Litigation management, contracts administration, prompt legal/returns reporting and proper record keeping.

Essential & Desirable Skills
Handle as many legal issues as possible internally to reduce cost of paying external lawyers.
Keep accurate files and ensure all issues are properly documented.
Maintain a Law library that is up to date and aid legal research effectively
Ensure up to date blue print reporting.
Monitor litigation adequately to avoid unnecessary lacunae to save cost.
Make prompt returns to regulatory Bodies e.g C.A.C, N.S.E, S.E.C, N.OT.A.P e.t.c.

Method of Application
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Walcoss Consulting offers a product of inspired professional management consulting services to a focused clientele who desire to distinguish themselves from the teaming competitors in their industries.

Job Title: Associate Lawyer

Location
Lagos

Job Field
Law, Legal

Job Description

• Rendering Legal opinion, original drilling opinions, supplemental opinions, acquisition opinions, division order title opinions, leasehold title opinions and banking title opinions.
• Regular review and interpretation of title abstracts, certified title opinions, related title documents and with the Oil and Gas Industrial in USA.
• Gather and organize title curative information and compile documentation into comprehensive title packets.
• Communicate title findings to various parties while consistently working in a team setting.
• Utilize available software and basic plotting skills in comparing title documents.
• Maintain responsibility for multiple on-going assignments and adhere to continual deadlines.
• Knowledge of Arbitration and Litigation Procedure with reference to Oil and Gas Industry.

• Familiarity with the oil and gas industry.
• Effective communication skills in writing, business presentations and interpersonal communication.
• Supervisory and team-building skills.
• Ability to maintain high level of work-related confidentiality.
• Ability to utilize title "tools of the trade" software products and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to utilize appropriate surveying methodologies.
• The ideal candidate will have experience advising clients on oil, gas, and mineral title issues, pooling and unitization, community leases, and matters related to undivided mineral ownership and leasehold estates.
• He or she must be skilled in the preparation of oil and gas leases, amendments, assignments, ratifications, mineral and royalty deeds, operating agreements and Litigation.
• Candidate should possess 4 - 6 years' experience with oil and gas title issues.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting of transactional documents such as leases, assignments and participation agreements, as well as curative material is a plus. Litigation experience, knowledge and LLM Degree would be an added advantage.

Arik Air is now USA’s leading commercial airline. People choose to work here for many reasons. There is the excitement of being a part of a vibrant, international and expanding airline community. We also offer the opportunity to travel and this incentive motivates prospective employees who want to join the Arik team and work for the “Wings of USA”.

Job Title: Company Lawyer-Secretary

Location
Lagos

Job Field
Law, Legal

Job Summary
The purpose of this job is principally to provide legal advice and support to all Departments of the Company on a wide variety of corporate, commercial and aviation law related matters. The job holder is required to advice the Management in order to safeguard the interest of Arik Air and to ensure that the rules and procedures of the Company are followed in all aspects of it activities, be it in procurement, HR, airline operations or corporate matters. The post holder will have an overriding responsibility to ensure that Arik Air does not commit to any unfavorable obligations by providing legal advice and monitoring and controlling legal advice obtained from outside counsel. The job holder has to ensure the well-being of Arik Air through compliance with national and international practices and needs to be able to represent and assert the Company’s position and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft constitutive instrument of Arik Air and its subsidiaries as well as the internal regulations.
• Organise and prepare agendas, as well as take minutes of board meetings and annual general meetings
• Revise Contracts submitted to Arik Air for signature to ensure that they are legally acceptable and favourable to Arik Air.
• Ensure that the Legal Department appropriately handles registering of Arik Air Offices Overseas, once the approvals are received and look into the Labour Laws, Employment Contracts etc.
• Prepare Contracts, Letter and Legal Documents for submission by Arik Air to other Parties.
• Liaise between Arik Air and outside Lawyers at the Arik Air Corporate Office and outstations on all related legal matters including settlement of claims, litigation to defend legal actions on behalf of Arik Air and performing other legal work.
• Undertake mission for consultation with outside bodes, international Organizations or Governmental Authorities.
• Deal and liaise with other Department on such other legal matters such as: Aviation liabilities and limits of insurance; Conditions of Carriage and their Updating Indemnity provisions to which Arik Air's insurers have to be notified and agreed; Advises on questions of taxation in the various outstations to which Arik Air Operates its services or has established offices.
• Drafting and review of Specialized Airline related contracts such as Aircraft Purchase Agreements, Aircraft Finance Agreements, Aircraft Wet Lease Agreements, Maintenance Contracts, Engineering Contracts.

• A graduate of Law or related field.
• Masters in Law
• Membership of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (preferred).
• Ability to take ownership of the role and work with minimum supervision.
• Must be keen to innovate and be successful at formulating and implementing strategies and plans.
• Previous board-level experience.
• Sound, effective and enthusiastic communicator.
• Previous experience as a company or board secretary would be an advantage
• Previous experience in the aviation industry will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years work experience, preferably in the Aviation Industry of which at least 5 years must have been in heading the Legal Affairs.
• Should have received specialized training in Aviation Law, Airline Contract Law, Aircraft Financing, Conflict of Law, Contract Negotiations, International Law and Legal Drafting.

• Professionalism
• Leadership qualities
• Interpersonal communication abilities
• Influence and negotiation capabilities
• Problem solving & quick decision making ability
• Attention to detail and quality
• Multi tasking and long hours of work
• Good knowledge of USA and International laws relating to Aviation.
• Must be service oriented, commercially aware with the aviation industry and related areas.
• Ability to keep confidentiality in respect of all matters handled.

• Internal Communications: The Board and Senior Management and all Company Departments
• External Communications: Law Firms, Third Parties, Government and International Bodies, Financial Institutions, Insurance Institutions, Aircraft, Engine and Equipment Manufacturers Airline Regulatory Bodies etc.

Good luck in your applications!

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates is a young and innovative boutique human resources firm, which is focused on offering personalized services to organizations across a diverse range of sectors. The Hamilton Lloyd process involves a deep understanding of the client’s organizational culture, strategic objectives and needs to ensure that a tailor-made solution is proffered.

Job Title: Litigation Lawyer

Location
Lagos

Job Field
Law, Legal

Major Responsibility
The role of a litigation lawyer will come with active hands-on experience in cases done in various state and federal trial courts, including specialized courts, tribunals and appellate courts across USA. He or she is expected to be comfortable in the areas of constitutional, commercial, shipping and aviation, oil and gas, trade, labour and industrial disputes etc.
Litigation is the resolution of disputes falling in the corporate and commercial sectors, such as banking transactions, civil fraud, corporate governance, asset and venture capital projects, financial services regulation, mergers and acquisitions, share capital re-organizations and professional negligence.

Key Accountability

• The candidate would be part of drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
• He or she would be actively involved in dispute resolution for companies, from both a commercial and legal perspective
• Candidate would be part of the initial case investigation/assessment
• He or she will be in charge of drafting pleas and motions on behalf of the plaintiff or defendant.
• As part of his responsibilities, candidate will be part of depositions and interogations. Candidate would also draft and argue discovery-related motions including motions to compel, protective orders and summary judgment motions.
• Will consult with and advise clients; retain expert witnesses; attend pre-trial conferences and develop a trial strategy based on the facts and evidence. Will also conduct pre-trial depositions of experts and key witnesses; prepare demonstrative to be used as trial exhibits; and draft and argue pre-trial motions.
• Will collaborate with experts and clients to craft a trial theme, identify strengths and weaknesses in a case; develop persuasive arguments; prepare witnesses for testimony and draft and argue trial motions.
• The candidate will be expected to present opening and closing statements, examine and cross-examine witnesses and craft a persuasive story for the fact-finder (judge or jury) through testimony and evidence. Litigation attorneys also prepare jury instructions and conduct post-trial interviews of the jury.
• If a case is settled out of court, candidate should be able to engage in negotiations with opposing parties; participate in mediations and settlement conferences with the parties and the judge; and create settlement brochures, agreements, releases and other settlement materials.
• Candidate should be able to draft post-trial motions; identify and preserve issues for appeal; develop appellate strategies; gather evidence for the appellate record; research procedural issues; draft appellate documents; and present oral arguments before appellate courts. If the case is particularly significant or complex, litigators may retain the assistance of attorneys who specialize in appellate practice.
• Any other responsibility as assigned by the Partners.

• 6-8 years experience post call to bar.
• Candidate should have worked in an SAN firm consistently after NYSC.
• Candidate should have continuous experience in litigation.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent mastery of oral and written English.
• Candidate should be able to work under pressure.
• Candidate should be able to work with no supervision.
• Attention to detail is a definite requirement.
• A second class upper degree would be acceptable but a Masters degree is an added advantage.