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- Abuja, Nigeria
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ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is developing the Ajaokuta Mini Project in Kogi State, a planned 7 MMscfd mini facility. Site works are under way, plant equipment manufactured in China is in sea transit, and first gas is targeted for April 2027, subject to readiness and approvals. They are building a lean, high-accountability execution team and are looking for a Legal Government Relations Manager to join them.
THE ROLE
Protect our client’s legal position and maintain a clear pathway through regulatory approvals, government interfaces, contracts, land and access matters and stakeholder commitments as the project moves from construction to commissioning and first gas.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain the legal and regulatory obligations register and permit tracker for the facility’s actual configuration and stage
Prepare and review regulatory applications and correspondence and coordinate with federal, state and local authorities
Draft, review and negotiate EPC/installation, procurement, logistics, gas supply, offtake, land and service agreements
Advise on change orders, delay events, cargo damage, non-performance and disputes, and manage external counsel
Support due diligence on land rights, access and wayleaves, and review community MoUs and CSR commitments
Maintain corporate governance records, delegated authority and signature matrices, and compliance calendars
Identify approvals and legal conditions required before commissioning, gas introduction and commercial deliveries
REQUIREMENTS
LL.B and call to the Nigerian Bar
7+ years of legal practice, in-house or in a law firm, in oil and gas, energy, infrastructure or construction
Experience drafting and negotiating EPC, supply, offtake and gas-related commercial agreements
Knowledge of Nigerian gas, environmental, land and corporate regulatory requirements
Experience engaging government agencies and regulators
Sound judgement, discretion and a practical, solutions-oriented approach
WHAT THEY VALUE
Execution discipline, evidence-based reporting, clear communication and a willingness to raise concerns early. They work by their values: Accountability, Responsibility, Efficiency, Teamwork and Excellence.
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Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: info@sisamethod.com using the position as subject of email.
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