About this role
Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited seeks a Legal Manager in Niger. The role oversees the Legal department, including contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and managing legal risks to align with the company’s strategic goals. The position involves stakeholder engagement with regulatory bodies and JV partners, supervision of legal staff, and coordination with Board and tender activities. It requires strong knowledge of Oil & Gas and corporate law, extensive experience, and professional qualification to practise law in Nigeria. The employer is the operator of the OML 30 asset and works with JV partners and government bodies in the Niger Delta.
What you would do
- Oversee drafting and review of contracts to protect the company’s interests.
- Develop and maintain policies and processes for legal and regulatory compliance.
- Manage complex legal issues across business areas and provide strategic guidance.
- Establish and maintain relationships with JV partners, regulators and external stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks; propose solutions for resilience and strategic planning.
- Supervise Legal Counsel and Legal Officers; foster excellence in the legal team.
- Collaborate on Tender Board activities and present legal matters to the Board.
- Develop and manage a comprehensive Legal/Regulatory Compliance Register.
- Oversee Litigation lists and provide strategic recommendations for next steps.
- Lead legal representations in host community engagements and ensure compliance.
What they are asking for
- Master’s degree in Law (advantageous)
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) and Nigerian Bar Qualification
- Excellent knowledge of Oil & Gas and corporate law
- Proven ability to develop legal defensive or proactive strategies
- Outstanding communication and writing skills
- Approximately 12 years of experience in Oil & Gas law practice or in an Oil & Gas company or both
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