About this role
Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited seeks an in-house Legal Counsel in Lagos to provide legal guidance across corporate, commercial and regulatory matters, manage contracts and compliance, and coordinate litigation and external counsel. The role targets lawyers with significant relevant experience who can support business units and governance.
What you would do
- Provide legal advice to management and business units on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
- Draft, review, negotiate and interpret contracts and other legal documents
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies
- Coordinate litigation and engage with external solicitors and legal representatives
- Support corporate governance and advise on directors' and management's legal obligations
- Identify legal risks and advise on measures to minimise exposure
What they are asking for
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognised university
- Call to the Nigerian Bar and valid qualifying certificate to practise as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) or relevant professional certification is an added advantage
- Minimum 5 to 8 years of post-call legal experience in a corporate/commercial/in-house environment
- Experience in contract drafting, negotiation, corporate law, legal compliance, and dispute resolution
- Knowledge of Nigerian laws, regulatory frameworks and corporate governance
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