Job Overview

The Legal Associate manages Stratos Trading Limited's day-to-day legal function, providing legal advice, managing contracts and disputes, mitigating legal risks, and supporting corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
As the sole in-house legal professional, the role requires sound legal judgment, commercial awareness, independent execution, and coordination of external counsel on complex matters.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Contract Management:

Draft, review and negotiate commercial, vendor, chartering, crewing, procurement and project agreements.
Assess contractual risks, advise on liability, indemnity, payment and termination provisions, and protect the company's commercial interests.
Maintain contract records and monitor obligations, renewals and approvals.

Corporate Administration & Governance:

Maintain corporate records, resolutions, powers of attorney and statutory documents.
Coordinate CAC filings, statutory deadlines and corporate changes with relevant authorities, company secretaries and external advisers.

Regulatory Compliance & Legal Risk:

Monitor applicable laws and regulatory requirements affecting petroleum trading, marine operations, depot activities and terminal development.
Coordinate permits, licenses, inspections and regulatory correspondence.
Identify legal and compliance risks and recommend mitigation measures.

Disputes & Legal Advisory:

Manage contractual disputes, debt recovery, commercial claims and settlement negotiations.
Coordinate external counsel on litigation, arbitration and mediation.
Advise management on legal liabilities arising from operational incidents, marine activities, contractor disputes and project execution.

Legal Controls & External Counsel Management:

Coordinate external legal advisers and monitor service delivery and expenditure.
Develop standard contracts, legal approval processes, and documentation controls.
Ensure appropriate contractual protection of confidential information, intellectual property, and company interests.

Skills & Competencies:

Commercial & Contract Law: Ability to analyze, draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements while identifying and mitigating legal and financial exposure.
Legal Research & Analysis: Ability to interpret relevant legislation, regulations, and legal precedents and translate findings into practical recommendations.
Regulatory & Corporate Compliance: Working knowledge of Nigerian corporate, commercial, and regulatory requirements and the ability to track applicable obligations.
Dispute & Claims Management: Ability to assess disputes, prepare legal correspondence, maintain case records, and coordinate external legal representation.
Legal Drafting & Negotiation: Strong written communication, legal documentation, and negotiation skills.
Legal Operations Management: Ability to manage a standalone legal workload, maintain reliable tracking systems, and deliver work within critical deadlines.

Why work with us?

Deliver Value. Make Real Impact: You'll be empowered to contribute meaningfully, take ownership, and drive excellence in a high-stakes environment where results are visible and measurable.
Own Your Work: Step up, take charge, and see your decisions translate into real operational outcomes. We trust our people to lead from wherever they are.
Solid Team, No Drama: Work alongside professionals who know their craft, support each other, and stay focused on getting the job done right.
Real Operations. Real Action: No sidelines herewhatever team you're on, you're in the thick of bunkering operations, making decisions that truly count.

Other Benefits:

Legal Associate