Lead, Legal & Contract Management

·         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:
  

o         Contract negotiation and management

o         Regulatory compliance and licensing

o         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.
  

Benefits

• Competitive
  salary and benefits.
  
• Professional
  training and career development opportunities.
  
• A
  collaborative environment that values integrity, excellence, and
  continuous improvement.