Legal and Contracts Administrator at Desicon Engineering Limited

Desicon Engineering Limited for over 40 years has been an indigenous industry leader providing innovative Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) solutions to our clients. Knowledge, technical innovation and teamwork are at the centre of who we are. We are focused on leveraging these assets to deliver Instrumentation Maintenance and Construction, Procurement and Consultancy solutions to the Nigerian Energy sector. We are an ISO (9001:2008) certified organisation, and we are focused on continuing to improve our processes to exceed our client expectations. We are proud to be the first indigenous company to own and operate a fully equipped Electrical & Instrumentation facility with an attached calibration workshop; a further indication of our dedication to providing superior service and value for money to our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal and Contracts Administrator

Location: Lagos

About the job

• Are you a detail-driven legal professional with a solid background in contract management and corporate law?
• Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where precision, compliance, and collaboration matter?
• If yes, this opportunity is for you. We are seeking an experienced Legal and Contracts Administrator to join our growing team in Lagos.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing a wide range of agreements including vendor contracts, client agreements, service contracts, NDAs, tenancy agreements, and more.
• Managing the full contract lifecycle — from initiation to execution, renewal, and termination.
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including corporate filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
• Collaborating with internal departments (HR, Finance, Operations, etc.) to align contract terms with organizational goals.
• Identifying legal risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them.
• Liaising with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies when necessary.
• Supporting policy development and delivering legal/compliance training to staff

Qualifications

• A qualified legal practitioner (Bar admission – BL required).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in contract management or corporate legal practice.
• Strong understanding of contract law, regulatory compliance, and commercial legal frameworks.
• Experience working within or for companies in the Oil & Gas industry (preferred).
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proactive, analytical, and confident in advising senior stakeholders

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.