Senior Legal Officer November 2026 - Leading Oil Exploration

Senior Legal Officer

Leading Oil Exploration and Production Company

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Niger Delta, Nigeria

Experience

Senior Level

Salary

Negotiable

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Additional Details

Application Deadline

24 November 2026, 11:59 PM WAT

(13 days left)

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Job Description

Job Descriptions

  • Draft, review and negotiate legal and commercial documents especially contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Manage disputes and liaise with relevant external counsel in handling legal, and regulatory issues, regulatory investigations and preparing court proceedings.
  • Provide legal advice to company management on operation issues and other corporate matters.
  • Provide advice on mitigation of legal risks.
  • Maintain corporate records, and ensuring compliance with company law.
  • Develop compliance policies and ensure company adheres to all statutory, regulatory, and legal requirements.
  • Review information and prepare defense for any legal action against the company and advice on prosecuting lawsuit on behalf of the company.
  • Provide legal input on strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.
  • Provide necessary support regarding arrangements required for Arbitration and proceedings.
  • Provide assistance in resolving escalated legal issues arising from operations and requiring coordination from other departments.
  • Maintain legal documentation within the department and ensuring proper filing and completeness.
  • Follow up with relevant departments on outstanding legal documents and responses.
  • Attend court proceedings and liaison with relevant law enforcement agencies.

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Requirements

Requirements

  • LLB, BL and LLM with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division).
  • Any higher qualification will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 10 years relevant post call experience.
  • Must be versatile in corporate law, legal drafting, litigation and arbitration proceedings.
  • Excellent communication skill - written and oral.
  • Must have special skill in vetting contract and drafting international agreements.
  • Must have good knowledge of oil & gas laws.
  • Honesty, commitment, hardworking and self-motivation.
  • Must be proficient in the use of IT software.
  • Must be a team player, self-motivated and multitask oriented.

 

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Looking for a Full Time Senior Legal Officer position in Niger Delta, Nigeria? Leading Oil Exploration and Production Company is currently hiring. This role falls under Legal and applications close on November 24, 2026. Explore more Legal jobs in Nigeria on TRThrive and take the next step in your legal career.

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