About this role
Job title: Legal Counsel - Power and Electricity
About US Olajide Oyewole LLP is, at its core, bold, exceptional collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart, and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, Olajide Oyewole LLP is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.
Location
Lagos
Job Summary
The candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice and support in the power and electricity industry. This role involves understanding the Nigerian Electricity Sector, ensuring regulatory compliance, drafting, and negotiating industry contracts especially Power Purchase Agreements, managing legal aspects of project development, preparing legal opinions on industry issues, and advising on governmental relations. The ideal candidate will play a key role in mitigating legal risks, conducting due diligence, and staying informed about legal developments in the power sector.
Qualification Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL)
Experience
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Minimum of 4 – 6 years’ of proven experience in the Power Sector.
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Personnel Specification
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Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and legal issues in the power and electricity industry.
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Strong problem solving, listening, and learning skills and analytical thinking;
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Excellent communication and presentation skills;
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Excellent interpersonal skills;
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Good organisation, communication, and research skills;
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Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; and
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Organisational skills with an attention to detail
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Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
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Rewards
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Salary is highly competitive and falls within the pay bracket for the role internally.
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Reasonably compensated with competitive benefits (HMO, pension, group life health insurance, discretionary bonus, flexible working arrangement, learning, development, and training programmes, etc)