Maritime Lawyer / Legal Counsel via HRM Office – Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

A maritime services business is recruiting a full-time Maritime Lawyer / Legal Counsel in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, through HRM Office. Reporting to the Managing Director, the role provides contractual, regulatory and risk-management support for maritime operations and other entities as required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on shipping, vessel chartering, marine logistics, offshore support services and related maritime activities.
• Draft, review and negotiate charter parties, vessel hire contracts and other commercial agreements.
• Advise on Nigerian maritime law, licensing, vessel documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Handle maritime and commercial claims, litigation, disputes and alternative dispute resolution.
• Review marine insurance, liability, indemnities and contractual risk allocations.
• Support corporate and commercial legal matters across the group.
• Liaise with regulators, external solicitors, insurers, partners and other stakeholders.
• Identify legal risks, monitor contractual obligations and support governance, compliance and document management.

Qualifications and experience

• LL.B. degree and call to the Nigerian Bar.
• Five to eight years’ relevant post-qualification experience in maritime, shipping or commercial law.
• Experience preparing and negotiating maritime or commercial contracts, ideally charter parties, vessel hire agreements or marine services contracts.
• Sound knowledge of Nigerian maritime law, shipping regulations, commercial law and applicable compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of claims, marine insurance, P&I arrangements, dispute resolution and contractual risk management.
• Experience in shipping, offshore marine services, oil and gas, energy or logistics is an advantage.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, research, analysis, judgement, communication and stakeholder management.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and electronic document-management systems.
• Integrity, confidentiality, attention to detail and independent prioritisation skills.

What the role offers

• A strategic legal role within a diversified business group.
• Exposure to maritime, offshore, energy and commercial transactions.
• Collaboration with senior management and operational teams.
• Scope to strengthen legal, contractual and compliance processes.
• Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.