Legal Counsel at Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc

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 vacant position below:

Job Position: Legal Counsel
Job Locations: Ogun, Osun, Ibadan-Oyo, Kwara

Job Description

• To provide support unit leads in the execution of legal activities in the Company ( Location: Ogun; Osun; Ibadan; Oyo; Kwara)      

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing professional legal advice on dispute resolution issues and litigations
• Conducts extensive research on the impact of new laws, regulations and legislation that may affect IBEDC and its operations and suggest recommendations
• Assists in documenting the company’s policies and procedures and ensuring that they meet regulatory requirements
• Assists in managing IBEDC’s legal exposure
• Assists in the development and implementation of procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy.

Competence Requirements

• Good understanding of corporate laws, securities laws & capital market
• Basic knowledge of the power industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability of conducting legal research

Qualifications and Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• A first degree in Law i.e. (LLB) and Bachelor of Law (BL)
• A relevant post-graduate degree would be an added advantage

Professional Qualification:

• Membership of any of the following professional bodies is required: Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA).

Desired Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a legal function
• At least 1 year experience providing litigation and dispute resolution services in a top-tier law firm or in industry

Note

• When the page opens, click on "Click here see vacancies" and select "Legal Counsel" to apply accordingly
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.