Company Secretary & Contract Administrator at International Energy Services Limited (IESL) Full Time

International Energy Services Limited (IESL) is currently seeking for application from qualified applicants to fill the vacant position of Company Secretary & Contract Administrator. interested and qualified applicants can apply via the details below

International Energy Services Limited (IESL), established in 1990, is a specialist, multidisciplinary, energy services company that provides integrated, client-focused and cost-effective services in the oil and gas industry.

We are looking for highly competent, experienced, motivated, and results-oriented individuals to fill the vacancy below::
Job Title: Company Secretary & Contract Administrator

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: MD
Supervises: Legal Officer(s)

Job Objectives

• We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel that will support IESL on legal matters and propose commercially savvy legal solutions for the attainment of its strategic objectives.
• As a member of the Legal team, you will be responsible for ensuring that IESL’s products/services and business operations comply with applicable laws, regulations and industry best practices from a legal standpoint.
• You will also be required to support IESL in contract administration, litigation management, data privacy, and intellectual property protection as well as company secretarial services.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing Service Agreements, for all product lines across the organisation.
• Negotiating terms and conditions of Contracts
• Reviewing Proforma Contracts in Tender Submissions for proposed services
• Reviewing Purchase Orders (PO) and Service Order (SO) terms, Amendment Contracts, Request for quotes (RFQ) terms for all Service Product lines in the company.
• Offering daily advisory services, giving legal opinions for all contract related issues for ongoing projects.
• Monitoring compliance of Contractual rights and obligations throughout the project life.
• Manage the company/corporate secretariat including the legal relationships with all stakeholders
• Making and/or analyzing claims arising out of the performance or non-performance of contracts.
• Initiate and pursue legal proceedings on behalf of the company with the assistance of external counsel
• Oversee the defense of legal proceedings on behalf of the company with the assistance of external counsel
• Draft and/or review legal letters, agreements and monitor legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance, on and as when requested
• Advise on potential litigation matters that should be directed to external counsel
• Liaise with and assist external counsel regarding their obligations to the company and maintaining an updated litigation schedule of the Company
• Liaise with law enforcement bodies and/or regulatory authorities
• Advise on statutory compliances
• Research and prepare legal opinions on various civil matters including claims for compensation against the company
• Draft, amend, review and/or recommend modifications of related laws and regulations governing the company
• Assist in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of internal policies
• Provide sound and timely legal advice & opinions to the company and make recommendations to the Management of the company as necessary
• Attend meetings and offer advice as required while taking notes
• Prepare minutes of meetings attended
• Liaise and maintain correspondence with the Company Secretary in ensuring timely statutory filings

Minimum Qualifications

• A good First Degree in Law from a reputable university; A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association or its equivalent is essential.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant work experience.
• Ability to effectively conduct research successfully.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good analytical and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computer application packages

Organisational Skills:

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work within stipulated timelines and according to instructions.
• Good team spirit.
• High service-orientation.

Human Relations Profile:

• Strong character & integrity paramount
• A high degree of self-confidence; pleasant personality; well-presented, well organised / good time management skills / disciplined
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision
• Team oriented
• Flexible when necessary
• Able to deal with criticism
• Ability to work under pressure.

Application Closing Date
10th September, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates who meet the criteria above should send their CV in MS Word format to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.