Job Role Summary
We are currently recruiting for a General Counsel, based in Lagos, Nigeria. We offer an excellent remuneration and benefits package, which includes a competitive salary, defined benefit pension scheme, share incentive plan, private health care
for employees and their families and, where applicable, relocation assistance.
for employees and their families and, where applicable, relocation assistance.
First stage will involve a telephone interview or skype. However, at the second stage, we want to interview locally in Leatherhead for this role with a pool of candidates at this base who are willing to relocate.
Job Role Responsibilities
Primary Job Functions
Work closely with and advise MPN Senior Leadership Team on significant matters
Interface and coordinate with ExxonMobil Law Department
Represent MPN in the negotiation, drafting and implementation of agreements supporting a wide variety of transactions and operations in the oil and gas industry
Responsible for managing high profile litigation and arbitration docket, including case evaluation, retention and oversight of outside counsel, developing a strategic plan for significant matters, reporting on case status
Responsible for developing and delivering an effective legal compliance training program and providing ongoing advice on legal compliance issues