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Nestoil Plc · Delta

Nestoil PlcDeltaPosted 11 November 2026

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Where
Delta, Nigeria
How to apply
Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Manager to lead legal support for its operational activities, providing sound legal guidance, managing contractual obligations and ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and other functional leads to identify and mitigate legal risks, support commercial transactions, manage contractual matters and facilitate the timely resolution of disputes.

Key Responsibilities

Advise the COO and workstream leads on operational obligations, approval requirements, contractual notices and legal risks arising from business activities.

Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, service contracts and contract amendments.

Maintain a register of material contractual obligations, deadlines, claims and disputes.

Advise on dispute resolution options and coordinate with external legal counsel where necessary.

Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting business operations and provide guidance on employment, compliance, intellectual property and other relevant matters.

Develop legal risk management procedures and contract review controls.

Lead the legal team and coordinate with Group Legal on escalated matters.

Support Community Affairs and Operations on land, access and community-related legal issues affecting operational activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Law degree or equivalent qualification and admission to the Nigerian Bar.

Seven to ten years of legal experience, including substantial corporate leadership experience.

Experience in the oil and gas industry is preferred.

Strong commercial drafting, negotiation and legal risk assessment skills.

Demonstrated team leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to send their CV's to humanresources@obijacksongroup.com

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