Legal Counsel July 2026 - New Era Transports Services Hiring

Legal Counsel

New Era Transports Services

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Lagos

Experience

Mid Level

Salary

Negotiable

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Additional Details

Application Deadline

27 February 2026, 12:00 PM WAT (Expired)

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Job Description

Job Descriptions

  • Provide legal advice and support to the parent company and its subsidiaries on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and transportation-related matters.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including service agreements, vendor contracts, partnerships, and customer agreements across the group.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable transportation, regulatory, and corporate laws and industry standards for all group entities.
  • Support corporate governance matters, including board documentation, statutory filings, and regulatory compliance for the company and its subsidiaries.
  • Identify, assess, and manage legal and regulatory risks associated with group operations.
  • Coordinate and liaise with regulators, external counsel, and other stakeholders on legal matters affecting the group.

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Requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) and qualification to practice law in Nigeria.
  • 3 - 5 years post-qualification experience in corporate/commercial law, preferably with exposure to group structures, transportation, logistics, or infrastructure sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of Nigerian corporate, commercial, and regulatory law.
  • Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
  • Experience supporting multiple business units or subsidiaries is a strong advantage.
  • Solid understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management in an operational business environment.

 

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Looking for a Full Time Legal Counsel position in Lagos? New Era Transports Services is currently hiring. This role falls under Legal and applications close on February 27, 2026. Explore more Legal jobs in Nigeria on TRThrive and take the next step in your legal career.

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