Legal and Compliance Officer

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal and compliance advice to the Company and its subsidiaries.
• Draft, review and manage contracts, corporate documents and legal records.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, licences and internal policies.
• Support regulatory filings, licence renewals and engagement with relevant regulators.
• Maintain the Company’s compliance calendar, contract register, statutory records and corporate filings.
• Provide company secretarial support, including preparing board and shareholder meeting materials, minutes and resolutions.
• Support dispute management, legal research, external counsel coordination and regulatory enquiries.
• Identify legal and compliance risks and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Support internal legal, compliance and ethics awareness initiatives.
• Perform other related duties assigned by management.

Requirements:

• LL.B. from a recognised institution.
• Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (B.L.) and called to the Nigerian Bar.
• One (1) to two (2) years’ relevant post-call experience in legal practice, in-house legal, compliance, corporate services or a regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of Nigerian corporate, commercial, contract and regulatory law.
• Experience or familiarity with company secretarial duties, Corporate Affairs Commission filings and corporate governance requirements.
• Exposure to the oil and gas, energy, logistics, trading or other regulated sectors will be an advantage.
• Strong legal drafting, contract review, research, analytical and communication skills.
• High integrity, sound judgement, discretion, attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.