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About Babalakin and CoBabalakin and Co is a distinguished legal firm renowned for its expertise across various sectors. We are committed to delivering exceptional legal services and fostering an environment where top legal talent can thrive.The OpportunityWe are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated Senior Associate to join our esteemed Energy & Extractive Industries Practice Group. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced legal professional to engage with complex, high-impact matters that shape the future of the energy and extractive sectors.About the Energy & Extractive Industries Practice GroupOur Energy & Extractive Industries Practice Group is at the forefront of legal developments in a dynamic and critical sector. We advise a diverse range of clients, including multinational corporations, government entities, and financial institutions, on a broad spectrum of issues, from regulatory compliance and project development to complex transactions and dispute resolution.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in our practice group, with responsibilities including, but not limited to:Conducting in-depth legal research and analysis on complex energy and extractive industry matters.Drafting and reviewing a wide range of legal documents, including opinions, agreements, regulatory filings, and transaction documents.Providing strategic legal counsel to clients on project development, financing, mergers & acquisitions, and operational issues within the energy and extractive sectors.Assisting with regulatory compliance, licensing, and environmental permitting processes.Managing client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.Mentoring junior associates and contributing to the team's professional development.Why Join Babalakin and Co?Impactful Work: Engage with cutting-edge legal challenges and high-profile matters that often make headlines and influence industry standards.Expert Collaboration: Work alongside some of the industry's most respected and leading lawyers, gaining invaluable mentorship and insights.Professional Growth: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities and a clear path for career advancement within a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.Flexibility: This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while maintaining high professional standards.Client Exposure: Advise a prestigious client base on significant domestic and international projects.

Job DescriptionsMonitor and interpret regulatory requirements relevant to the company’s operations.Ensure the organization complies with all statutory and regulatory obligations.Liaise with regulatory authorities and ensure timely submission of required reports and documentation.Prepare and maintain regulatory compliance reports and records.Conduct internal compliance checks and audits where necessary.Advise management on regulatory updates and potential compliance risks.Assist in developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures.Support regulatory inspections and investigations when required.

Job DescriptionsConduct legal research and provide legal opinions on litigation and dispute-related matters.Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, written addresses, witness statements, and other court processes.Represent clients in court proceedings and attend hearings, case management conferences, and other litigation-related engagements.Assist in developing case strategies and preparing litigation plans.Review and analyze contracts, correspondence, and other documents relevant to disputes.Prepare case summaries, legal memoranda, and reports for clients and supervising partners.Manage litigation timelines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedural requirements.Participate in settlement negotiations, mediations, and other alternative dispute resolution processes where appropriate.Liaise with clients, external counsel, court officials, and regulatory authorities.Monitor developments in relevant laws and regulations and provide updates to the team.

Job DescriptionsCoordinate teams of professional staff on various international tax projects.Managing operations relating to projects, ensuring assignments are completed in line with the Firm’s criteria around quality & risk management, engagement economics and cash collection.Lead teams to provide various international tax services ranging from cross cross-border tax advisory, tax restructuring services, tax due diligence services and regulatory services such as, processing of National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) and Pioneer Status Incentive approvals.Apply sound knowledge and understanding of the local tax laws, double tax treaties and international tax laws in projects.Manage relationships with clients, regulators, and other external parties.Adopt quality project management strategies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.Monitor project progress, manage resources, and escalate any challenges that arise to ensure successful project outcomes to leadership.Stay updated on changes in local and international tax laws and regulations and communicate the implications to clients.Supervise, coach and invest in training and development of younger team members.

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and negotiate EPC contracts and commercial agreements.Advise Management on legal, contractual, and regulatory matters.Support procurement, commercial, and project teams.Manage legal risks and compliance obligations.Liaise with regulatory authorities and external counsel.Support dispute resolution and corporate governance activities.

Job DescriptionsAdvise clients on insolvency, restructuring, debt recovery, and business rescue matters.Assist with corporate restructurings, workouts, schemes of arrangement, and other restructuring transactions.Draft and review insolvency-related documentation, including restructuring agreements, security enforcement documents, demand notices, and court processes.Support insolvency practitioners in receivership, administration, liquidation, and business rescue proceedings.Conduct legal research and provide opinions on insolvency, creditor rights, secured transactions, and related regulatory issues.Represent clients in insolvency-related negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings where required.Review and analyse financial and corporate records to identify legal and commercial risks.Advise lenders, creditors, and investors on enforcement and recovery strategies.Monitor developments in insolvency, restructuring, and corporate recovery laws and regulations.Prepare client updates, legal memoranda, and thought leadership materials on emerging insolvency and restructuring issues

Job DescriptionsReviewing, vetting, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements for the Bank, including but not limited to loan agreements, finance documents, vendor contracts, service level agreements, NDAs and MOUs.Representing the Bank in contract negotiation meetings.Reviewing and approving legal documentation to ensure consistency with internal policies, applicable laws, and regulatory requirements.Collaborating with business units to provide legal support on contractual matters, offering practical and risk-aware legal advice.Ensuring timely turnaround on all agreement review requests and managing service level expectations with internal stakeholders.Providing guidance on standard contractual clauses and supporting the automation of agreement templates where appropriate.Developing, maintaining, and regularly updating a legal clause library and repository of standard contract templates.Supporting audits, regulatory inspections, and internal risk reviews concerning legal documentation.Draft and review complex loan agreements, facility letters, and guarantees as well as conduct legal searches and perfection of securities.Monitoring changes in applicable laws and regulations that may impact the bank’s contractual obligations.Provide legal support in delinquency management and debt recovery

Job DescriptionsAdvise clients on legal, regulatory, and commercial matters relating to technology, telecommunications, fintech, media, data protection, and digital businesses.Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare legal opinions, memoranda, and client advisories.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and technology agreements.Support clients in obtaining licences, approvals, and other regulatory authorisations.Assist clients with regulatory compliance, risk management, and market entry strategies.Advise on data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, and digital governance matters.Support corporate, commercial, financing, and investment transactions involving technology-focused businesses.Engage with regulators and other stakeholders on behalf of clients where required.Contribute to business development initiatives, thought leadership, and client relationship management activities.

Job DescriptionsDevelop and implement annual audit plans (Quarterly for internal review and annually for Statutory Audit) in collaboration with the organization External Auditors and the Finance DepartmentReview financial, operational, and program activities of sub-recipients and sub-contractors to ensure compliance with contract terms, donor rules, and regulations.Independently perform periodic audits of different grants, functions, departments, and partnersConduct special audits/investigations as may be requested by management or the BoardCoordinate and ensure segregation of responsibilities among multiple employees to minimize the risk of errors or inappropriate actions.Coordinate and ensure all financial transactions are authorized and approved by a suitable person (or persons) and in line with organizational goals.Coordinate and ensure periodic physical verification of the organization assets.Coordinate and ensure proper review of the organizationmonthly bank reconciliation.Supervise the review and documentation of all the organizationfinancial records.Coordinate and ensure an organizational performance review in assessing itsgoal attainmentEnsure regulatory compliance with statutory agencies (e.g., FIRS, FCTIRS, National Pension Commission, NSITF, CAC, etc.)Ensure compliance with donor requirements and grant conditionsEnsure compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, anti-corruption and bribery.Ensure compliance with the organization’s data protection and privacy.Ensure compliance with global financial reporting and transparency guidelines.Ensure staff compliance with the organization's governance and ethical standards.Ensure the organization’s compliance with international regulatory agencies.Coordinate and ensure timely submission of the departmental monthly report to the Executive Director.Report and advise Management on the organization's compliance level and potential risk areas, with an action plan to mitigate them.Other assignments from the line manager.

Job DescriptionsPlan and coordinate daily, weekly, and seasonal labour requirements.Supervise labour teams and monitor attendance, productivity, and discipline.Ensure assigned farm operations are completed efficiently and on schedule.Maintain labour attendance, deployment, and productivity records.Enforce safety procedures and compliance with farm policies.Provide regular updates on labour availability and work progress.

Job DescriptionsLegal Compliance & AdvisoryContract ManagementCorporate governance & Regulatory AffairsLitigation & Dispute ResolutionRisk ManagementIntellectual Property & Data ProtectionEmployment & Labor Law Compliance.