Job Description

• Serve as the principal legal advisor to the CEO and executive leadership on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to business units to support informed decision-making and effective risk management.
• Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of all commercial and legal contracts across the Company.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage legal and contractual risks to protect the Company’s interests.
• Establish, improve, and oversee contract management processes, templates, and approval workflows.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations, including CAMA requirements and sector-specific regulations.
• Oversee company secretarial functions, including Board and management meetings, resolutions, and governance documentation.
• Manage engagement with external legal counsel, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Support audits, licensing, permits, and regulatory filings through accurate documentation and timely submissions.
• Provide legal support for trading, supply, project, and partnership activities in line with evolving business needs​

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognized university.
• Barrister-at-Law (B.L), Nigerian Law School.
• LL.M is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 6–8 years’ post-call experience, with strong exposure to commercial contracts and corporate legal practice.
• Proven experience leading:
• Contract negotiation and management
• Regulatory compliance and licensing
• Corporate governance and company secretarial functions
• Experience within oil & gas, engineering, or project-driven environments is highly desirable.

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced knowledge of company, commercial, and contract law, including Nigerian Labor Law and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong capability in risk identification, mitigation, dispute management, and contract lifecycle management.
• Proven skills in commercial negotiations, leadership, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• High ethical standards with strong confidentiality management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management tools.