NSIA Recruitment for Senior Legal Officer 2021/2022

NSIA Recruitment for Senior Legal Officer 2021/2022.

Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority Recruitment for Senior Legal Officer 2021 – NSIA is recruiting for a Senior Legal Officer.

The ideal candidate must possess a Degree in Law. So, apply here for NSIA Vacancy for Senior Legal Officer.

About Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (“” or “The Authority”) is an agency of the set up to manage funds in excess of budgeted hydrocarbon revenues.

Its mission is to play a leading role in driving sustained economic development for the benefit of all Nigerians through building a savings base for the Nigerian people, enhancing the development of Nigeria’s infrastructure, providing stabilisation support in times of economic stress.

The NSIA derives its mandate from the NSIA Act which was signed into law in May 2011.

It empowers the Authority to receive, manage and invest funds in a diversified portfolio of medium and long term assets on behalf of the Federal, State Governments and Local Governments Area Councils in preparation for the eventual depletion of Nigeria’s hydrocarbon resources.

To give effect to the mandates, the NSIA established three main funds: the Stabilisation Fund, the Future Generations Fund and the Nigeria Infrastructure Fund.

The role of the Stabilisation Fund is to provide budget support in times of economic stress; the Future Generations Fund is an inter-generational savings fund for future generations of Nigerians and the Infrastructure Fund is to invest in domestic infrastructure.

In this regard, the Authority is seeking to recruit suitably qualified, result-oriented and exceptional professionals to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Senior Legal Officer

Ref No: ES0097
Location: Abuja

Job Description

• Reporting to the General Counsel, the officer will provide legal services to the Authority on matters of litigation, land/ property document perfection, contracts and other transactions that have legal implications to effectively mitigate the Authority’s exposure.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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
• 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 the 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.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

• A good first degree in Law ( 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 .
• 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 a 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.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names) to . Please quote the appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail

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