Legal Officer at the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC)

The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), a Lagos State Government agency, is the primary provider of potable and safe water to over 18 million residents of Lagos State, Nigeria. Established in 1910 with the conastruction of the Iju Waterworks, the Corporation has expanded its operations to meet the increasing demand for clean water. Currently, LWC’s total installed water production capacity stands at 210 million gallons per day (MGD), which is below the required demand. In response, LWC has developed the Lagos Water Supply Master Plan, targeting an increase in production capacity to 745 MGD.

As part of our efforts to strengthen operations and enhance service delivery, we are seeking dynamic, highly skilled, and results-driven professionals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Job ID: LWC10
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Grade Level: 10/01
Reports To: Head of Legal Services (TBD)

Job Summary

• Lagos Water Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Officer to provide legal advice, support, and representation to the Corporation. 
• The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with laws and regulations, manage legal risks, and protect the Corporation's interests in all legal matters. 
• This role is critical to safeguarding the Corporation's operations and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory Services
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Regulatory Compliance
• Corporate Governance
• Risk Management
• Policy Development
• Stakeholder Engagement

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) Degree from a recognized university.
• Call to the Nigerian Bar and membership in the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
• Minimum of 5 years of post-call experience in legal practice, preferably in the public sector or utility industry.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, regulatory compliance, and litigation.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.

Key Competencies:

• Strong ethical standards and integrity.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online