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30 October 2026, 11:59 PM WAT
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Job Description
Job Descriptions
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (including NDAs, sales/purchase agreements, subcontracts, consulting and licensing agreements) to ensure legal adequacy and alignment with company objectives.
- Act as the primary point of contact for contract-related matters, facilitating timely resolution of contractual issues and alignment between internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
- Provide detailed redlined recommendations on both standard and non-standard contracts and lead negotiations with counterparties to achieve commercially acceptable outcomes.
- Maintain complete and accurate contract documentation and records, ensuring traceability, audit readiness, and effective contract administration.
- Provide guidance to project managers and operational teams on contract interpretation, obligations, and processes, enhancing compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Support the development and implementation of contract management procedures and contribute to continuous improvement of internal policies and frameworks.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure contract terms align with operational, financial, and risk management requirements.
- Review and validate contractual documents and instruments (including bank guarantees) and support preparation of related enforcement documentation where required.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements in all contract activities.
- Monitor contract performance, ensuring adherence to key obligations, milestones, deliverables, and commercial terms.
- Manage contract close-out, renewal, and amendment processes to ensure continuity and compliance.
- Ensure effective communication of executed contracts to relevant stakeholders to enable proper implementation and compliance.
- Maintain and manage the contracts database, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and documentation.
- Provide periodic reports on contract performance, risks, and status to the Contract Management Lead.
- Provide legal and contractual support to the Contract Management Lead, Company Secretary, and General Counsel, including handling assigned legal matters.
- Provide legal advice on all issues as may be brought to his attention by the Contract Lead, Company Secretary /General Counsel.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the effective delivery of the contract management function.
Requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B).
- Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) and qualification to practice in Nigeria.
- A relevant postgraduate degree (e.g., LL.M) is an added advantage.
- Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is required.
- Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., ICSAN) or certifications in corporate law or contract management is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 8 years’ post-qualification experience in a legal function.
- At least 5 years’ hands-on experience in drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial contracts.
- Experience gained in a top-tier law firm or a multinational organization is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance principles, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and interpreting commercial contracts and legally binding documents.
- Sound understanding of industry regulations, particularly within a manufacturing or oil & gas environment.
- Strong knowledge of contractual language, commercial terms, and risk allocation principles.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve contractual issues and mitigate legal and commercial risks.
- Working knowledge of procurement processes, internal controls, and company policies.
- Familiarity with dispute resolution mechanisms, including litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
- Understanding of financial and risk considerations in contracts, including pricing, revenue recognition, and compliance obligations.
- Awareness of regulatory issues and ability to conduct legal research using all available tools.
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