Contracts and Corporate Advisory Officer at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) - Buoyed by a mission to redefine customer experience and be the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed, the Ikeja Electric (IE), Nigeria's largest power distribution network, came into existence on November 1st, 2013 following the handover of the defunct Power Holding Company Of Nigeria (PHCN) to NEDC/ KEPCO Consortium under the privatization scheme of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Contracts and Corporate Advisory Officer 

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As a Contracts and Corporate Advisory Officer, you will play a key role in protecting Ikeja Electric’s legal and commercial interests through smart contract management, regulatory compliance, and legal advisory support:

You’ll contribute to:

• Providing timely and practical legal advice to business units to minimize risks and support informed decisionmaking.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements to ensure compliance and reduce exposure to liabilities.
• Supporting the company’s contractual transactions, including power and gas sector engagements, with attention to regulatory requirements and business objectives.
• Assisting in company secretarial functions and legal documentation where needed, ensuring regulatory filings and board processes are wellmanaged.
• Supporting commercial negotiations and engaging internal stakeholders to align contractual terms with operational goals.
• This role directly supports the company’s operational excellence by minimizing legal risks, enhancing compliance posture, and ensuring contracts are aligned with Ikeja
• Electric’s strategic and commercial goals.

Minimum Requirements

• This opportunity is an Entry Level role, suited for candidates at the Officer to Supervisor level.
• The complexity of this role will support legal and contractual processes across all functions and departments of the business, ensuring compliance, minimizing legal risks, and enhancing overall operational performance.
• This role directly reports to the Contracts and Corporate Advisory Manager. Successful applicants will typically possess the following criteria:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B).

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of post-qualification legal experience in a reputable organization.
• Experience providing legal support with a focus on contract drafting, review, and basic negotiation.

Skills & Competencies

• The role affords you to develop technical and behavioral competencies, that is, skills, knowledge, and behaviors required to successfully perform in the role and contribute to the organization's goals.

Technical Competencies:

• Good understanding of legal and corporate advisory principles
• Basic knowledge of regulatory frameworks in the power sector
• Familiarity with contract drafting, review, and negotiation
• Ability to conduct legal research and support documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for legal and administrative tasks

Behavioral Competencies

• Customer Centricity: Provide timely and effective legal support to internal stakeholders, ensuring clarity in contracts and responsiveness to business needs.
• People Leadership: Collaborate across teams and maintain professional relationships while supporting negotiations and compliance efforts.
• Risk Management: Apply sound legal judgment to identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring contracts and actions align with regulatory and corporate standards.
• Entrepreneurship: Recommend innovative, practical legal solutions that reduce external legal costs and improve internal contract efficiency.
• Organisational Leadership: Ensure all legal and contractual activities support the company’s strategic objectives and governance standards.
• Change Management: Stay current with regulatory and industry developments, adapting legal strategies to support evolving business needs.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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