Vacancy at The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority ("NSIA") for a Senior Legal Officer

Employment Nigeria 29-Jun-2018 ABUJA , Government Legal

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority ("NSIA"), was established by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (Establishment, etc.) Act 2011, and mandated to manage funds in excess of budgeted hydrocarbon revenues.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the post of :

POSITION : Senior Legal Officer

Qualifications

A good first degree in Law (L.L.B. and B.L.) and qualified to practice in Nigeria. Relevant professional and postgraduate qualification(s) will be an advantage.
A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, four (4) of which must have been at a strategic management level.
Good knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian legal system.
Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
Political savvy, maturity and tact, including the ability to relate with different levels of authority within the legal sphere.
Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards and high level of integrity.

In addition, candidates must possess the following attributes:

Proven leadership, negotiating and influencing skills.
Excellent networking skills, particularly relationship-building, interpersonal and communication skills.
Good understanding of the NSIA mandate, regulations and operating environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with managing relationships with external solicitors and arbitrators.
Monitor, report and advise on litigation claims and ensure minimal damage is sustained by the Authority.
Support Interactions with relevant regulatory authorities on behalf of the NSIA and provide backstopping in all meetings with MDAs and other stakeholders on legal matters relating to the operation of NSIA or prospective investments.
Use of world class standards of governance, business integrity, and environmental and social stewardship including support for Know-Your- Customer and Anti-Money Laundering procedures, and reputational management
Support the provision of ongoing legal and regulatory advisory for operational and investment-specific matters across the organisation.
Support the provision of advice of a general nature on labour, current legislation on tax, finance, investment and other matters that are relevant to the functions and objectives of the Authority.
Draft and or review NSIA policies, guidelines, frameworks, communications, contracts as well as legal documentation to which NSIA is a party prior to the General Counsel’s review/sign off.
Assist in the provision of general sector and investment support where applicable, drawing on international experience and effective practice
Assist with legal document retention, storage and custody.
Any other responsibility as shall be assigned by the General Counsel or Executive Management from time to time.

How To Apply
Candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names) to:vacancies@rhizomeng.com please quote the appropriate reference(ES0097) number as the subject of your e-mail

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Vacancy at The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority ("NSIA") for a Senior Legal Officer

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