About this role
Legal Counsel role for Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited, based in Lagos, focusing on legal compliance, contract management, litigation coordination, and advisory support for corporate and regulatory matters. Targeted at candidates with substantial in-house or corporate legal experience in Nigeria's oil, gas or regulated sectors.
What you would do
- Develop and refine internal policies, procedures and guidelines for legal compliance.
- Maintain and manage legal records, contracts and corporate documents.
- Coordinate with external law firms and monitor service quality, timelines and costs.
- Oversee litigation, dispute resolution and engagement with external solicitors.
- Identify legal risks and advise on mitigation measures.
- Provide legal guidance to management on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognised university.
- Qualifying certificate to practise as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
- Call to the Nigerian Bar.
- 5–8 years of relevant post-call legal experience, preferably in a corporate or in-house setting.
- Knowledge of Nigerian law, regulatory frameworks and corporate governance.
- Experience in contract drafting, negotiation, corporate law, compliance and dispute resolution.
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