Job Title: General Counsel – Sub-Saharan Africa
Job Number: 1517247
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Company: General Electric (GE)
Role Summary/Purpose:
The General Counsel for GE Energy's Sub-Saharan Africa region will lead the legal function for the company in the region. In this role you will develop the strategy, set the priorities, and execute on any required actions for the legal and compliance functions and organization.
Essential Responsibilities – Responsible for providing legal leadership, strategic legal advice and compliance leadership to the legal and business teams in the region. – Serve as main legal advisor and strategic business partner to GE Energy's Region Executive in Sub-Saharan Africa. Assist in assessing the risk profiles in the region and in developing appropriate measures to address and mitigate the identified risks. – As the region grows, you may manage a team of legal and compliance professsionals. – As the region grows, you may act as dotted-line manager for the legal and compliance professionals of the various GE Energy businesses operating in the region.
Qualifications/Requirements: – LLB, Juris Doctorate or equivalent from an accredited law school. – At least 15 additional years experience in business law at a premier law firm and/or corporate legal department. – Member in good standing with local Bar. – Extensive knowledge of law and commercial legal practice in the region. – Preferred minimum of 5 years of experience working in the energy industry, ideally within the Sub-Saharan region.
Desired Characteristics – Ability to resolve legal issues quickly and effectively and ability to make on the spot risk calls; Ability to cope with pressure and multiple deadlines contemporaneously. – Proven team leadership skills. – Fluency (oral/written) in English. – Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.
Application Link: GE Nigeria Job Portal (http://u.theinfostrides.com/38u9f)
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