Legal Officer / Lawyer at Coisco Integrated Resources & Petroleum Limited

COISCO Integrated Resources and Petroleum Limited is a proudly indigenous Oil & Gas company operating in Nigeria’s downstream sector. Incorporated as a Limited Liability Company in 2006, the company commenced full operations in December 2007 and has since grown into a trusted name within the industry.

At COISCO, integrity, excellence, service, and respect form the core values that drive everything we do. We are committed to delivering quality products and services with excellence, ensuring that our operations consistently meet industry standards and customer expectations. Our business activities cut across haulage and retail sales, with product lines that include Petrol (PMS), Diesel (AGO), Kerosene (DPK), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), and Lubricants. Our head office is strategically located at KM 10, Onitsha–Owerri Road, Ogbaku, Imo State, serving as the operational hub for our expanding network.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer/Lawyer

Location: Ogbaku - Mbaitoli, Imo

Job Summary

• We are seeking a competent and detail-oriented Lawyer to provide legal support to the organization.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling legal matters, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing contracts, and protecting the company’s legal interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to management on various legal and regulatory matters
• Draft, review, and manage contracts, agreements, and legal documents
• Ensure the organization complies with all applicable laws and regulations
• Handle disputes, litigation, and represent the company when required
• Liaise with external solicitors, regulators, and relevant authorities
• Provide legal guidance on employment, commercial, and operational matters
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and advise management accordingly
• Assist in policy development and legal risk management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and BL qualification (must be called to the Nigerian Bar)
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years post-call experience
• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and labor law
• Excellent drafting and legal research skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Confidentiality and sound judgment
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV  to: coiscorecruitment@gmail.com using "Legal Officer Position" as the subject of the email.