Head Of Legal Compliance

LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria

Our client, a leading company in the power generation and energy sector, is seeking an experienced Head of Legal, Regulatory & Compliance to provide strategic legal leadership across its commercial, regulatory, governance and dispute-resolution activities. The successful candidate will serve as a key adviser to the CEO, management and Board, ensuring that the Company's operations and transactions are legally sound, commercially protected and compliant with applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal and commercial advice to the CEO, management and Board.

• Lead regulatory compliance and engagements with NERC, NEMSA and other relevant authorities.

• Draft, review and negotiate major commercial contracts, including PPAs, GSAs, EPC, O&M and financing agreements.

• Lead litigation, arbitration, dispute resolution and management of external counsel. • Oversee legal due diligence for major transactions, projects, investments and partnerships.

• Work with the company secretary on corporate governance, CAMA, regulatory approvals and legal risk management.

• Lead the Company's legal and compliance framework and provide direction to the legal function.

• Monitor developments in the power and energy regulatory environment and advise management on potential business impact.

• Maintain oversight of the Company's licenses, permits, regulatory obligations and material legal matters.

Key Deliverables

• Maintain an up-to-date Legal & Regulatory Compliance Register and regulatory obligations calendar.

• Ensure timely renewal and compliance with all licences, permits and regulatory approvals.

• Establish and maintain Contract, Litigation & Claims, and Legal Risk Registers.

• Ensure timely and effective management of regulatory filings, submissions and engagements.

• Provide timely legal reviews and advice on major commercial contracts and transactions.

• Drive effective management and resolution of litigation and disputes.

• Provide periodic reports to management and the Board on legal, regulatory, compliance and litigation risks.

• Establish a robust regulatory change-monitoring and compliance framework.

• Ensure appropriate legal and governance support for major projects, investments and corporate decisions.

Requirements

• LL.B and Call to the Nigerian Bar. LL.M is an added advantage.

• 10+ years post-qualification experience, with strong corporate/commercial, regulatory and litigation experience.

• Demonstrable experience engaging with regulators, preferably within the power, energy, oil & gas or infrastructure sector.

• Strong experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.

• Proven litigation, arbitration and dispute-resolution experience.

• Experience advising senior management and/or Boards.

• Strong commercial judgement, leadership, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills. 

Qualified candidates should send their CV to careers@thestructurehq.com using the role title as the subject