Legal Counsel at Dajo Energy

Dajo is an integrated energy company with business operations across the O&G ecosystem, mainly in the upstream and midstream sectors. Dajo’s core activities include EPC services, Vessel Operations and Gas commercialisation. We are currently pursuing a growth strategy aimed at doubling our activities via strategic partnerships, acquiring new marine assets and identifying and securing new EPC projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Onsite)

Job Summary

• We are on a transformative journey and seeking to hire a young professional to join our diverse team as a Legal Counsel.
• In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Legal and other professionals and collaborate with other departments across the Group to support the day-to-day planning and delivery of projects using best practices.
• This role will afford you satisfactory growth as a Legal Counsel through exposure to several oil and gas, renewable energy and maritime transactions.
• The Head of Legal and other seasoned professionals will provide guidance and direction on the day-to-day support this role will contribute to our projects/operations.

Job Responsibilities
As a Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting legal research and providing insightful briefs.
• Drafting and review of legal documents and correspondences
• Corporate governance and legal advisory on corporate and company restructuring.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating Energy and Maritime-related Contracts.
• Advisory on Regulatory Compliance across Oil & Gas, power and Maritime Sectors.
• Review of Court processes and liaising with external counsels on any dispute resolution
• Performing other duties that the Head of Legal may assign.

Requirements
What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's Degree in law and a call to bar Certificate from Nigerian Law School.
• 4-6 years post call experience in corporate and commercial law, oil & gas and/or Maritime Projects/Operations is desired.
• An understanding of oil and gas bids and tender processes
• A strong understanding on corporate governance and regulatory compliancd.
• Prior experiences in JVs, Mergers, acquisitions, SPVs, PPP will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in using MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other contract or EDMS tools are required
• Time management and communication (written & oral) skills.
• High analytical, proactive, attention-to-details and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary commensurate with experience.
• Premium health insurance packages.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: HR@dajogroup.com using the job title as the subject of the email.