Lead, Legal & Contract Management

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5-7years

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Serve as the principal legal advisor to the CEO and executive leadership on corporate commercial and regulatory matters.

Provide strategic legal guidance to business units to support informed decision-making and effective risk management.

Lead the drafting review negotiation and administration of all commercial and legal contracts across the Company.

Identify assess and proactively manage legal and contractual risks to protect the Companys interests.

Establish improve and oversee contract management processes templates and approval workflows.

Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations including CAMA requirements and sector-specific regulations.

Oversee company secretarial functions including Board and management meetings resolutions and governance documentation.

Manage engagement with external legal counsel consultants and regulatory authorities.

Support audits licensing permits and regulatory filings through accurate documentation and timely submissions.

Provide legal support for trading supply project and partnership activities in line with evolving business needs

Requirements

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognized university.
Barrister-at-Law (B.L) Nigerian Law School.
LL.M is an added advantage.

Experience

Minimum of 68 years post-call experience with strong exposure to commercial contracts and corporate legal practice.
Proven experience leading:

o Contract negotiation and management

o Regulatory compliance and licensing

o Corporate governance and company secretarial functions

Experience within oil & gas engineering or project-driven environments is highly desirable.

Knowledge & Skills

Advanced knowledge of company commercial and contract law including Nigerian Labor Law and regulatory frameworks.
Strong capability in risk identification mitigation dispute management and contract lifecycle management.
Proven skills in commercial negotiations leadership and stakeholder management.
Excellent written verbal and presentation communication skills.
High ethical standards with strong confidentiality management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management tools.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits.
Professional training and career development opportunities.
A collaborative environment that values integrity excellence and continuous improvement.

Serve as the principal legal advisor to the CEO and executive leadership on corporate commercial and regulatory matters. Provide strategic legal guidance to business units to support informed decision-making and effective risk management. Lead the drafting review negotiation...