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Legal Specialist
About this role
A full-time Legal Specialist role at Konstructum Contracting Company in Lagos. The position involves providing legal and compliance support across the company and its affiliates, including contract management, advisory services, regulatory compliance, and handling commercial transactions. The role requires drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, conducting legal research, monitoring regulations, and advising internal teams on legal risks and compliance. The aim is to deliver practical legal guidance, manage multiple matters, and strengthen the company’s legal risk management framework. The employer focuses on infrastructure and construction within energy, engineering, and related sectors and seeks someone who can work with senior management and cross-functional teams.
What you would do
- Provide legal advice on commercial, operational, and regulatory matters.
- Assess legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Conduct legal research and report on regulatory developments.
- Interpret laws, regulations, and contractual obligations for business needs.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (NDAs, MOUs, service, subcontract, consultancy agreements).
- Manage the contract lifecycle from drafting to closeout and maintain records.
- Support negotiations with clients, contractors, vendors, and partners.
- Provide legal input for procurement, construction, energy, and infrastructure projects.
- Assist with corporate governance activities and maintain corporate documentation.
- Support compliance reviews, audits, and policy development.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a reputable institution.
- Barrister-at-Law (BL) qualification from the Nigerian Law School.
- Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
- 5–8 years of post-call legal experience.
- Experience in commercial law and contract drafting/review.
- Experience in construction, procurement, or energy sectors preferred.
- Experience supporting governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Ability to work with senior management and cross-functional teams.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management tools.
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