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Legal Officer June 2026 - Benek Engineering Company Limited

Legal Officer

Benek Engineering Company Limited (BECL)

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Rivers

Experience

Senior Level

Salary

Negotiable

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Additional Details

Application Deadline

31 May 2026, 11:59 PM WAT (Expired)

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Job Description

Job Descriptions

  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including service agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, JV agreements, and procurement contracts.
  • Provide legal advice on oil and gas operations, land/right-of-way matters, and regulatory compliance.
  • Manage litigation and dispute resolution (arbitration and mediation) on behalf of the company.
  • Ensure compliance with the Nigerian Content Development Act, Labour Act, and other industry-specific regulations.
  • Maintain a register of all company contracts and track renewal and expiry dates.
  • Support the Company Secretary on corporate governance and statutory compliance matters.
  • Liaise with external counsel, courts, regulatory agencies, and host communities.
  • Advise on insurance, indemnities, and risk mitigation in commercial contracts.

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Requirements

Requirements

  • LL.B and BL (called to the Nigerian Bar).
  • Minimum of five (5) years post-call experience, preferably in oil and gas, engineering, or construction law.
  • Working knowledge of the Nigerian Content Act, Labour Act, and petroleum industry regulations.
  • Completion of NYSC (mandatory).
  • LL.M in Oil and Gas Law, Commercial Law, or a related specialization.
  • Experience handling host community relations and land acquisition in the Niger Delta.
  • Familiarity with FIDIC and other international engineering contract forms.

 

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Looking for a Full Time Legal Officer position in Rivers? Benek Engineering Company Limited (BECL) is currently hiring. This role falls under Legal and applications close on May 31, 2026. Explore more Legal jobs in Nigeria on TRThrive and take the next step in your legal career.

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