Legal and Compliance Officer at Domeo Resources International (DRI)

Domeo Resources International (DRI) is a prolific organisation which proffers HR and Management Consultancy solutions premised on excellence and innovation. DRI analyses various organisational problems, develops improvement plans, deploys those plans and monitors the plans to ensure improved organisational performance.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal and Compliance Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Nature: Permanent
Reports to: Managing Director/CEO

Main Function

• The Legal & Compliance Officer is responsible for providing legal guidance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing legal risks across the Group’s diverse business operations.
• The role supports corporate governance, contract management, regulatory adherence, and risk mitigation in alignment with applicable laws, industry standards, and government regulations.

Role Responsibilities
Legal Advisory & Contract Management:

• Provide legal advice and guidance to management and business units across all subsidiaries and projects.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts including joint venture agreements, concession agreements, EPC contracts, financing agreements, service contracts, and PPP documentation.
• Ensure contractual obligations are clearly defined, legally sound, and aligned with the Group’s strategic objectives.
• Support land acquisition, property development, leasing, and title documentation for real estate projects.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws affecting the Group’s operations, including construction, energy, transportation, and public-sector regulations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise management on legal and compliance implications.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures across the Group.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, government agencies, and external legal advisers as required.

Corporate Governance:

• Support corporate governance activities including board resolutions, statutory filings, and company secretarial matters.
• Ensure subsidiaries comply with corporate, tax, labour, environmental, and industry-specific regulations.
• Maintain corporate records, licenses, permits, and statutory documentation.

Risk Management & Dispute Resolution:

• Identify legal and compliance risks across projects and operations and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Manage disputes, claims, and litigation in collaboration with external counsel.
• Support arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution processes related to construction, financing, and PPP projects.
• Provide guidance on risk allocation in project financing and partnership agreements.

Ethics, Policies & Internal Controls:

• Develop and enforce compliance policies including anti-corruption, anti-bribery, data protection, and ethical conduct.
• Conduct internal compliance reviews and investigations where required.
• Promote a culture of compliance and legal awareness across the Group through training and advisory support.

Experience / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B); Barrister-at-Law (BL) qualification required.
• 5–8 years post-call experience, preferably within a multi-sector group, law firm, or regulated environment.
• Proven experience in contract law, corporate law, regulatory compliance, and project-related legal advisory.
• Experience with PPPs, project financing, government contracts, or infrastructure projects is a strong advantage.

Competencies/Skills:

• Strong legal drafting and contract negotiation skills
• In-depth knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory law
• Excellent analytical and risk assessment abilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and sound judgment
• Ability to manage multiple matters across different business sectors

Behavioural Qualities/Other Competences:

• The ability to remain confident and assured in difficult circumstances with stamina to sustain performance, particularly when under pressure
• The ability to keep abreast of developments in the legal practice
• Proactive identification and elimination of inefficiencies
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
• Strong work ethics, integrity and reliability.
• Strong sense of confidentiality and professionalism
• Willingness to engage across multiple subsidiaries and project teams.

Application Closing Date
8th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV & cover letter to: recruitment@domeoresources.org using "Legal and Compliance Officer Abuja" as the subject of the email. 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.