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Legal Counsel M/F


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General information

Organisation

As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in 23 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and North America, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance.
SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.
Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.

With more than 50,000 employees, SPIE group achieved in 2023 consolidated revenue of € 8.7 billion and consolidated EBITA of € 584 million.


  

Reference

2024-35928  

Position description

Job title

Legal Counsel M/F

Contract type

Temporary work contract

Contractual hours

Full time

Contract duration

TBC

Job description

SPIE Services Nigeria Limited is currently looking for Legal Counsel to join its work force in Nigeria.

The suitable candidate shall:

  • Undertake legal research work and provide legal advisory services in respect of Corporate, Non-Operated Assets, and Country Services.
  • Identify, analyze and interpret national and international statutory and regulatory texts and contractual documents at draft stage or in force.
  • Advise on the interpretation, application, and enforcement of such texts.
  • Analyse and interpret Nigerian legislation and/or draft bills; follow up and regularly review new legislations and pending bills in National Assembly.
  • Prepare and draft agreements and contracts and follow through their implementation.
  • Advise on contract provisions.
  • Provide legal opinions/advice to relevant COMPANY’S departments/project teams on a wide range of legal issues.
  • Provide legal support to COMPANY through the analysis of legal risks and possible impact on potential transactions.
  • Provide legal and contractual support to the COMPANY’S asset departments/project teams in assigned matters including in its liaison with partners, as applicable.
  • Handle routine to complex legal dossiers and take part in negotiations with partners, contractors, and government agencies.
  • Participate in preparing, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements and contracts used in the E&P Industry.
  • Participate in negotiations with COMPANY’S’s partners, contractors and relevant government agencies.
  • Representation of Company at External Meetings as may be advised from time to time.
  • Advise on pre-litigation phases, handle litigation and arbitration matters, liaise with external counsel in any litigation/arbitration and settlement process, and represent the company in court and tribunals.
  • Carry out any other tasks or activities assigned by the Legal Manager, Corp Services, AOBO & PCS, and or General Counsel.

Profile

  • 1st degree in law (2.1 or 2.2).
  • Call to the Nigerian Bar +10 years post call experience, 7 of which must be experience in a commercial law firm or commercial environment.
    Excellent Communication Skills
  • Master's degree in law and knowledge in French would be advantageous

Working at SPIE

What can we offer you?

We offer a variety of stimulating and evolving experiences: exciting projects, learning from professionals and being immersed in international culture.

Position location

Location

Lagos, Nigeria

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of experience required

10 years or more

Required authorisations

Medical Certificate 

 

Languages

English (C-Professional working proficiency)

Our ambition

Combining our differences

SPIE Oil & Gas Services is committed to diversity.