Assistant Manager, Legal at Fadac Resources

About the Role

Our client is a group of companies in Nigeria seeking an Assistant Manager, Legal to support their expansion. This is a pivotal position responsible for corporate governance, legal compliance, contract management, and risk mitigation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Support in drafting board charters, constitutions, and governance frameworks
• Coordinate board and committee meetings, including preparing notices, agendas, and resolutions
• Maintain statutory registers and ensure timely filing of returns with regulators
• Monitor compliance with corporate governance codes, listing requirements, and internal policies
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and industry-specific laws
• Support the implementation of compliance frameworks across the business

Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Partnerships

• Assist in due diligence for acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships
• Draft and review transaction documents including share purchase agreements, NDAs, and term sheets
• Coordinate with external counsel and advisors during deal structuring and execution
• Support integration of acquired entities into the company's governance and legal framework

Contract Management & Commercial Matters

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, and commercial agreements
• Provide legal opinions and advice to business units on day-to-day operations
• Manage risk by identifying potential liabilities in contracts and transactions
• Ensure that contractual obligations are tracked and complied with

Regulatory & Stakeholder Relations

• Liaise with regulators, government agencies, and external legal advisors
• Assist in managing legal audits and investigations

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Monitor and manage ongoing litigation matters with external counsel
• Prepare case briefs, evidence, and internal reports as required
• Support in negotiating settlements and alternative dispute resolution processes

Required Qualifications

• First degree in Law (minimum 2:2)
• 4–6 years of strong, directly relevant experience within the oil and gas sector
• Strong corporate commercial background
• Previous in-house counsel experience

Location

Lagos, Nigeria