Benmaris Limited - Our client, an LNG Company, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Legal & Government Relations Manager
Location: Abuja, Nigeria Employment Type: Full-Time Job Type: Contract
Responsibilities
Maintain the legal and regulatory obligations register and permit tracker for the facility’s actual configuration and stage
Prepare and review regulatory applications and correspondence and coordinate with federal, state and local authorities
Draft, review and negotiate EPC/installation, procurement, logistics, gas supply, offtake, land and service agreements
Advise on change orders, delay events, cargo damage, non-performance and disputes, and manage external counsel
Support due diligence on land rights, access and wayleaves, and review community MoUs and CSR commitments
Maintain corporate governance records, delegated authority and signature matrices, and compliance calendars
Identify approvals and legal conditions required before commissioning, gas introduction and commercial deliveries.
Requirements
LL.B and call to the Nigerian Bar
7+ years of legal practice, in-house or in a law firm, in oil and gas, energy, infrastructure or construction
Experience drafting and negotiating EPC, supply, offtake and gas-related commercial agreements
Knowledge of Nigerian gas, environmental, land and corporate regulatory requirements
Experience engaging government agencies and regulators
Sound judgement, discretion and a practical, solutions-oriented approach