Head, Legal & Company Secretary at Virgin Forest Energy Limited
VIRGIN FOREST ENERGY LIMITED is a wholly-owned and well capitalized Nigerian energy downstream oil trading company. We are dedicated to the provision of top-rate petroleum products and by-products to our vast array of clients and customers across Nigeria and beyond. In the course of our short but eventful existence as a corporate entity, we have carved a niche for ourselves as a company sensitive to the peculiar environment in which we operate, and we have tailored our operations in response to the ever-changing demands of a vibrant and dynamic emerging economy such as Nigeria.
VIRGIN FOREST ENERGY LIMITED operates so many retail outlets in the downstream sector of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, offering a wide range of petroleum products and quality lubricants for various automobiles and machines. Our offerings are designed to satisfy the respective needs of the nation’s industrial, aviation and marine markets.Job Summary:
We\'re looking for a vision driven Head, Legal & Company Secretary, who will provide strategic legal advice, ensure corporate governance compliance, and oversee all legal and regulatory matters. The role also involves serving as the principal advisor on legal risks, managing company secretarial functions, and supporting the board and executive management in legal/commercial decision-making.
Qualifications
Master of Laws (LL.M), Barrister at Law (BL), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
First degree in Law from a recognized university, with a minimum of a second-class grade.
Minimum of 9 years’ legal work experience as in-house counsel within the Legal department of a reputable and structured business environment.
Core Competences
In-depth Oil & Gas Industry Knowledge, History and Dynamics.
Knowledge of the local, national and international laws and regulations.
Excellent Company Secretarial Practice.
Corporate Governance and Board Management.
Preferably Male (for gender balance).