Legal and Compliance Officer

Position Overview

This position offers a significant opportunity for career growth. The ideal candidate will support regulatory compliance efforts, contract development, legal due diligence, and risk management across the company's projects and internal operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure organizational compliance with industry-specific laws and regulatory requirements
• Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory filings and license applications with agencies including NERC, NEMSA, NMDPRA, NUPRC, NIPEX, and CAC
• Support internal legal advisory work across transactions, corporate governance, and employment matters
• Contribute to risk assessments, legal audits, and compliance reports
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project development, bid preparation, and client advisory services
• Participate in the development and implementation of company policies and compliance programs

Required Qualifications

• LL.B Degree from a recognized institution
• Bachelor of Laws (BL) from the Nigerian Law School
• First class or second class upper degree classification
• Minimum 5 years of post-NYSC experience, preferably in a corporate or energy legal environment
• LLM qualification (advantageous)

Required Skills

• Understanding of Nigerian regulatory frameworks for energy and natural resources
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and deliver within tight timelines
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated research skills