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Legal and Compliance Officer

Domeo Resources International (DRI)

Lagos, Nigeria Permanent

Published 2 months ago · Expires 3 weeks from now

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Job description

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent. Main Function
  • The Legal & Compliance Officer is responsible for providing legal guidance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing legal risks across the Group’s diverse business operations.
  • The role supports corporate governance, contract management, regulatory adherence, and risk mitigation in alignment with applicable laws, industry standards, and government regulations.
Role Responsibilities Legal Advisory & Contract Management:
  • Provide legal advice and guidance to management and business units across all subsidiaries and projects.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts including joint venture agreements, concession agreements, EPC contracts, financing agreements, service contracts, and PPP documentation.
  • Ensure contractual obligations are clearly defined, legally sound, and aligned with the Group’s strategic objectives.
  • Support land acquisition, property development, leasing, and title documentation for real estate projects.
Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws affecting the Group’s operations, including construction, energy, transportation, and public-sector regulations.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and advise management on legal and compliance implications.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures across the Group.
  • Liaise with regulatory authorities, government agencies, and external legal advisers as required.
Corporate Governance:
  • Support corporate governance activities including board resolutions, statutory filings, and company secretarial matters.
  • Ensure subsidiaries comply with corporate, tax, labour, environmental, and industry-specific regulations.
  • Maintain corporate records, licenses, permits, and statutory documentation.
Risk Management & Dispute Resolution:
  • Identify legal and compliance risks across projects and operations and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Manage disputes, claims, and litigation in collaboration with external counsel.
  • Support arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution processes related to construction, financing, and PPP projects.
  • Provide guidance on risk allocation in project financing and partnership agreements.
Ethics, Policies & Internal Controls:
  • Develop and enforce compliance policies including anti-corruption, anti-bribery, data protection, and ethical conduct.
  • Conduct internal compliance reviews and investigations where required.
  • Promote a culture of compliance and legal awareness across the Group through training and...

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