The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is currently recruiting for the position of Lead Counsel, Management Secretariat. This role is integral to providing top-notch corporate secretarial services to the NNPC Senior Management, ensuring efficient documentation and maintaining records for the Registry.
Objectives
The primary objective of the Lead Counsel, Management Secretariat is to:
- Ensure quality and efficient corporate secretarial services for NNPC’s Senior Management.
- Maintain proper documentation and records for the Registry.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Counsel will be responsible for a variety of tasks to support NNPC’s management, including:
- Corporate Secretarial Matters
- Supervise all corporate secretarial activities for management meetings.
- Record and prepare/review minutes of senior management meetings, ensuring the generation of actionable points and addressing matters arising.
- Review the agenda for management meetings.
- Review notices of management meetings.
- Offer legal opinions on relevant issues.
- Feedback and Performance Management
- Provide regular, formal, and informal feedback on the performance gaps of direct reports and suggest appropriate solutions.
- Reporting
- Deliver timely and high-quality reports on the activities of the Unit.
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- A university degree in Law.
- Barrister at Law (BL) qualification is mandatory.
- Professional qualifications and membership in relevant professional bodies such as the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) are required.
Experience
The ideal candidate should have:
- A minimum of 9 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
- Experience in the oil and gas industry, which will be an added advantage.
Competence
The role requires a robust skill set, including:
- In-depth knowledge of oil and gas industry regulations and laws.
- Expertise in handling legal cases.
- Skills in regulatory compliance enforcement.
- Proficiency in corporate governance principles.
- Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
- Adherence to professional conduct and ethics.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent reporting skills.
- Strong relationship management abilities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the oil and gas industry.
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should apply before the closing date on August 20, 2024. Applications can be submitted online via the following link: NNPC Lead Counsel Application.
This position offers a remarkable opportunity for a seasoned legal professional to make a significant impact within NNPC. As the Lead Counsel, Management Secretariat, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of senior management activities and contribute to the overall governance and compliance framework of one of Nigeria’s most vital organizations.