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- Where
- Lagos, Nigeria
- How to apply
- Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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Job Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel with a strong background in corporate and commercial law, particularly within upstream oil and gas operations in Nigeria.
The successful candidate will provide legal advisory services, manage contractual obligations, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard the organization’s legal and commercial interests.
The ideal candidate should have a sound understanding of Nigeria’s petroleum regulatory framework and experience handling legal matters relating to upstream oil and gas operations.
Key Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to management on corporate, commercial, operational, and regulatory matters.
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, service contracts, joint venture agreements, and other legal documents.
Advise on legal and regulatory requirements governing upstream oil and gas operations in Nigeria.
Ensure compliance with relevant provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 and applicable regulations issued by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
Support regulatory filings, licensing requirements, permits, and statutory obligations relevant to petroleum operations.
Identify legal, contractual, and operational risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
Manage litigation, commercial disputes, and relationships with external legal counsel.
Support corporate governance, company secretarial functions, and regulatory engagements.
Conduct legal research and monitor changes in Nigerian petroleum, corporate, and commercial legislation.
Requirements
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and a valid call to the Nigerian Bar.
Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant post-call legal experience.
Experience in the Oil & Gas industry, particularly upstream operations, is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of Nigerian corporate, commercial, contract, and petroleum laws.
Familiarity with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 and NUPRC regulatory requirements.
Proven experience in contract drafting, negotiation, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
Excellent legal research, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
High ethical standards, sound professional judgment, and integrity.
Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@elizabethmaddeux.com using "Legal Counsel" as the subject of the email.
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