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30 October 2026, 11:59 PM WAT
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Job Description
Job Descriptions
- Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on commercial, operational, and regulatory matters.
- Support the Head of Legal & Compliance in assessing legal risks and developing appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Conduct legal research and provide updates on relevant legislative, regulatory, and industry developments.
- Support the interpretation and application of laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and business requirements.
- Provide legal guidance on day-to-day business activities and operational matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including service agreements, subcontract agreements, consultancy agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), memoranda of understanding (MOUs), and other contractual documents.
- Review contractual terms to identify legal, commercial, and operational risks.
- Support contract negotiations with clients, contractors, vendors, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Assist in managing the contract lifecycle, from drafting and review through execution and closeout.
- Maintain accurate records of legal agreements and contractual documentation.
- Support the implementation of contract management processes and controls.
Requirements
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B) from a reputable institution.
- Barrister-at-Law (BL) qualification from the Nigerian Law School.
- Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
- 5 – 8 years of post-call legal experience.
- Experience in a reputable commercial law firm or an in-house legal function.
- Experience in construction, procurement, engineering, infrastructure, oil and gas, energy, financial services, or related sectors is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
- Experience supporting corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal risk management activities.
- Experience working with senior management and cross-functional teams.
- Strong knowledge of commercial law, contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
- Good understanding of contract drafting and negotiation principles.
- Knowledge of construction works contracts, infrastructure, or energy sector contracts is an advantage.
- Familiarity with services and works contracts, as well as project-based contracting structures, is preferred.
- Understanding of corporate governance requirements and regulatory obligations.
- Ability to interpret legislation, regulations, and contractual provisions.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and proactively identify and resolve legal and commercial issues.
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