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Senior Legal Officer at an Undisclosed Oil Exploration and Production Company – Niger Delta
An oil exploration and production operator in the Niger Delta is recruiting a Senior Legal Officer to advise management on corporate, contractual, regulatory and oil and gas legal matters.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial and legal documents, including contracts and service-level agreements.
- Advise senior management on corporate law, oil and gas legislation, regulatory compliance, operational risks and contractual obligations.
- Manage disputes, legal investigations, litigation and arbitration, coordinating with external counsel and law enforcement agencies where required.
- Identify legal risks and develop practical measures to limit exposure.
- Maintain statutory and corporate records, legal filing systems and accurate departmental documentation.
- Develop and monitor compliance policies and coordinate responses to legal matters across departments.
- Prepare legal defences, advise on proceedings on behalf of the company and contribute to relevant strategic decisions.
Qualifications and experience
- LLB, BL and LLM, with a minimum second-class upper degree classification; higher qualifications are advantageous.
- At least ten years of relevant post-call experience.
- Expertise in corporate law, oil and gas law, contract review, international agreement drafting, litigation and arbitration.
- Excellent written and oral communication, strong IT skills, confidentiality and sound professional judgement.
- Ability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities and act with integrity.
Remuneration
Attractive and above industry average.
How to apply
Email your CV and application letter, using Senior Legal Officer as the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Email your application to oilexploration.pros@gmail.com.
Application deadline:
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About the hiring company
The hiring organisation operates oil exploration and production blocks and other oil and gas assets in the Niger Delta.
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