Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc – Headquartered in Ibadan is responsible for electricity distribution within the south western zone (Oyo, Ogun, Osun and kwara as well as some parts of Kogi, Ekiti and Niger states). We are an organization with a focus on delivering excellent service to the customers and providing customer satisfaction through reliable power distributions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer – Contract Management & Advisory Services

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• This job role manages legal risk relative to contracts to limit corporate exposure.

Responsibilities

• Advises the Company on general commercial interests and other legal matters as required and may be directed by the Head of Contracts Management.
• Represents the Company in negotiations of commercial ventures and other proposed arrangements in conjunction with other experts.
• Assist in reviewing Standard Operating Procedures that guide contract management after advice from the Head of Contracts Management.
• Assists in the review, draft, negotiation, and advice on legal documentation.
• Assist in monitoring time-bound legal documentation and escalate when necessary.
• Assists in ensuring the setup and maintenance of a database of all legal documentation.
• Assists in preparing periodic and ad-hoc reports to management.
• Assist in carrying out other sundry assignments as directed by the Head of Contracts Management in conjunction with CLO / CS.

Requirements

• A First Degree in Law i.e., LLB and Bachelor of Law (BL)
• Required: Nig. Bar Association (NBA)
• At least 3 – 5 years of experience in a legal function.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law. A postgraduate Degree is an added advantage.
• Should have been called to the Nigerian Bar.

Technical Competencies:

• Deep understanding of the laws and regulations governing the power industry
• Deep understanding of corporate laws, securities laws & capital markets
• Deep experience in implementing corporate governance frameworks
• Strong knowledge of commercial legal issues
• Strong sense of ethical business judgment
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Broad experience and demonstration of competence in computer software packages, including Microsoft Office (in particular Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Demonstrated success in managing and conducting a variety of litigation matters.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Attention to Detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong managerial / administrative skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.