Job Description
As the Legal counsel, you would work in a team oriented environment and would report directly to a fantastic Head Legal.
You would be responsible for providing advice on oil and gas exploration and production operations and related matters/transaction (i.e. exploration, development and production issues, community, land and pilotage issues).
You would provide advice on capital markets transactions, debt and equity financing and be very adept at negotiations.
You would be responsible for drafting and previewing legal documents (i.e. letters, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, memorandums).
You would also be responsible for coordinating the smooth and efficient management of litigation and outside counsel (i.e. coordinating and directing case strategy, discovery, drafting/editing pleadings and interviewing and preparing witnesses and negotiations).
You would also perform all other duties that are necessary and reasonably attached to this Legal Counsel position and the fulfilment of its responsibilities.
For the successful Legal Counsel, you should have a Law degree, Master’s in law would definitely be an added advantage), minimum of 8years experience in an E & P company.
You should have oil and gas transaction/litigation experience and exposure and would be great if you have worked in a law firm for about 2years.
I am looking forward to have a chat with you if you are suitable for this role. For more information on this or any other exciting opportunity please email a copy of you CV in MS WORD format using Legal Counsel as Subject. Please note that only suitable candidates would be contacted.
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