Legal & Government Relations Manager at an Undisclosed LNG Company via Benmaris Limited – Abuja, Federal Capital Territory

An LNG company is recruiting a Legal & Government Relations Manager in Abuja through Benmaris Limited. The position covers commercial agreements, regulatory approvals and relationships with public authorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the legal and regulatory obligations register and permit tracker for the facility’s actual configuration and stage.
• Prepare and review regulatory applications and correspondence and coordinate with federal, state and local authorities.
• Draft, review and negotiate EPC/installation, procurement, logistics, gas supply, offtake, land and service agreements.
• Advise on change orders, delay events, cargo damage, non-performance and disputes, and manage external counsel.
• Support due diligence on land rights, access and wayleaves, and review community MoUs and CSR commitments.
• 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.

Requirements

• LL.B and call to the Nigerian Bar.
• 7+ years of legal practice, in-house or in a law firm, in oil and gas, energy, infrastructure or construction.
• Experience drafting and negotiating EPC, supply, offtake and gas-related commercial agreements.
• Knowledge of Nigerian gas, environmental, land and corporate regulatory requirements.
• Experience engaging government agencies and regulators.
• Sound judgement, discretion and a practical, solutions-oriented approach.