Legal

Legal Counsel

Amaiden Energy Nigeria·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
LegalFull TimeContract
-Closes Oct 23, 2026

Main Functions and Responsibilities

  • Legal Advisory: Provide legal advice and guidance to management and business units on corporate, commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters.
  • Contract Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other legal documents.
  • Legal Compliance: Ensure the organisation complies with applicable laws, regulations, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
  • Litigation Management: Coordinate litigation, dispute resolution, and engagement with external solicitors and legal representatives.
  • Corporate Governance: Support the implementation of sound corporate governance practices and advise on directors' and management's legal obligations.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks and recommend appropriate measures to minimise exposure to litigation, financial losses, and regulatory penalties.
  • Regulatory Liaison: Liaise with regulatory authorities, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
  • Legal Research: Conduct legal research and prepare opinions, reports, and recommendations to support business decisions.
  • Claims and Dispute Resolution: Handle legal claims, contractual disputes, negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution processes.
  • Document Management: Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date legal records, contracts, case files, and corporate documentation.
  • Policy Development: Review and assist in developing internal policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure legal compliance.
  • External Counsel Coordination: Manage relationships with external law firms and monitor the quality, timelines, and cost of legal services.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from a recognised university.
  • Call to the Nigerian Bar and possession of a valid qualifying certificate to practise as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
  • A Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree or relevant professional certification is an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 5 - 8 years of relevant post-call legal experience, preferably in a corporate, commercial, or in-house legal environment. The experience requirement can be adjusted to the organisation's needs.
  • Experience in contract drafting, negotiation, corporate law, legal compliance, and dispute resolution.
  • Knowledge of Nigerian legislation, regulatory frameworks, and corporate governance requirements.
  • Experience in the oil and gas, energy, engineering, or other regulated industries is an advantage, particularly for an energy-sector organisation.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDMBA/MSc/MA
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At a glance

Company

Amaiden Energy Nigeria

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

October 23, 2026

Created

October 12, 2026

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