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Legal Government Relations Manager
About this role
A Legal Government Relations Manager is sought to manage legal and regulatory matters for Sisa Method Limited's Ajaokuta Mini Project in Kogi State, moving from construction to commissioning and first gas. The role involves handling regulatory approvals, government interfaces, contracts, land and access issues, and stakeholder commitments. The position targets candidates with substantial experience in oil and gas, energy, infrastructure or construction, and who can engage with federal, state and local authorities. It is a full-time role based in Abuja, supporting a project in Kogi as it progresses toward first gas in 2027. The employer aims to build a lean execution team with strong accountability.
What you would do
- Maintain the legal and regulatory obligations register and permit tracker for the facility’s configuration and stage
- Draft, review and negotiate EPC/installation, procurement, logistics, gas supply, offtake, land and service agreements
- Prepare and review regulatory applications and correspondence and coordinate with authorities
- 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
- Support due diligence on land rights, access and wayleaves, and review community MoUs and CSR commitments
- Advise on change orders, delay events, cargo damage, non-performance and disputes, and manage external counsel
What they are asking for
- Experience drafting and negotiating EPC, supply, offtake and gas-related commercial agreements
- 7+ years of legal practice in oil and gas, energy, infrastructure or construction
- Experience engaging government agencies and regulators
- LL.B and call to the Nigerian Bar
- Knowledge of Nigerian gas, environmental, land and corporate regulatory requirements
- Sound judgement, discretion and a practical, solutions-oriented approach
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