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22 October 2026, 11:59 PM WAT
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Job Description
Job Descriptions
- Provide advice on transaction structuring and oil and gas exploration and production operations, including exploration, development, production, community, land, and pilotage issues.
- Advise on capital markets transactions, debt and equity financing, and lead negotiations.
- Draft and review legal documents such as letters, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and memorandums.
- Coordinate the smooth and efficient management of litigation and external legal counsel.
- Monitor and manage compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Perform all other duties necessary and reasonably attached to this position and as assigned by the General Manager, Legal.
Requirements
Requirments
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law or a Juris Doctor degree.
- Nigerian Law School certification and membership of the Nigerian Bar Association.
- At least 10 years’ experience providing legal support to technical and operations teams in a producing oil & gas exploration & production company.
- Strong experience in the oil and gas sector and working within the Nigerian legal system.
- Excellent knowledge of corporate law in Nigeria, UK, and US.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Strong contracts management and administrative skills.
- Competent in MS Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Law.
- 2 years’ prior experience in a law firm.
- Indigenous exploration and production experience.
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