The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, (AEDC) the electric distribution company for the FCT, Niger, Kogi and Nassarawa States, is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below: Position: Head, Dispute Resolution Location: Abuja Job Descriptions • Job Role involves using alternative dispute resolution procedures in addition to traditional processes of litigation and arbitration to minimize AEDC’s exposure to risk; • Ensure the provision of solutions that are practical, competitive and commercially focused. Key Roles / Responsibilities • Formulate strategy, provide legal advice, guidance and practical solutions on a broad range of legal issues and disputes including those pertaining to customer relations, staff, revenue protection, investigations, contractual disputes etc. • Develop appropriate framework for the effective engagement, supervision and monitoring of anti-graft and other security agencies handling matters assigned by the company. • Develop appropriate framework for the engagement of external counsel and debt collection agents through appropriate engagements with Procurement. • Conduct, facilitate and properly document investigations assigned to Legal Services and participate in incident / committee investigations. • Develop and implement the framework for efficient case management • Coordinate the prompt documentation, processing and referral of energy theft, meter bypass and other cases/lawsuits referred to or received by Legal Services. • Facilitate publication of successful prosecutions in the media to deter new and repeat offenders. • Facilitate the representation of and where permissible represent AEDC in litigation, administrative proceedings, external investigations and reviews, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. • Prompt resolution of lawsuits initiated against the company through lawful and practical methods including but not limited to ADR techniques. • Provide advice and guidance on internal complaint proceedings and internal investigations. • Develop work plans, databases, policies and standard operating manual for the Function. • Training subordinates. • Handle all other issues assigned by the Company Secretary and Director Legal Services. Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB, BL) • Master’s degree and other post graduate qualifications preferred. • Minimum of 15 years legal experience. • Tenacity to manage a large work load. • Broad knowledge of Company and Commercial Law. • Excellent organizational skills. • Broad knowledge of ADR policies, procedures and processes. • Litigation experience and experience working with Security agencies. • Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills. • Awareness of the sensitivity and confidentiality involved in the function. • IT proficiency. Application Closing Date 5:00pm GMT; 2nd August, 2016. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter to: hr.recruitment@abujaelectricity.com The subject of your email should be the position you are applying for, i.e. Head, Dispute Resolution. The cover letter should be addressed to: The MD/CEO, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc, 1 Ziquinchor Street, Off IBB Way Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria Attention: The Executive Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services. Note: Only applications sent directly to the above email address and follow the above instructions will be considered and only suitably qualified candidates will be contacted. ]]>