Legal Officer at Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (NESCO) Limited

Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (NESCO) Limited is incorporated under the Companies Act of the Laws of Nigeria. Its core business is to generate, distribute, supply and retail electric power in Plateau State and adjacent States.

In its drive to ensure improved and sustained efficiency and effectiveness in delivery of its mandate with strategic leadership and management, NESCO (Nigeria) Limited is seeking to recruit fully qualified, highly motivated, and well experienced persons to fill highly rewarding vacant position that have arisen in the Corporation. 

The right interested candidates with prospects to build a meaningful career within the Electricity Supply Industry is therefore invited to apply for the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: NESCO (Nigeria) Limited’s Head Office, Bukuru, Jos South - Plateau

Purpose of the Job

• Provide legal counsel and support to NESCO, ensuring effective management of legal and contractual matters to minimise litigation risks and maintain strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Legal Officer shall therefore be responsible, but not limited, for the following:

• Provide sound and efficient legal advice to NESCO
• Coordinate the preparation of contracts, deeds, leases, briefs and other legal documentation in compliance with legal requirements
• Assess legal implications of all contracts or any other documentation to which NESCO has committed itself and report to Management
• Provide advice and recommendations that ensures that company operations, procedures and policies are within relevant statutes and legislation in Nigeria
• Recommend effective strategies for the management of legal issues and risks, taking into account legal, regulatory, financial and reputational factors
• Liaise with relevant department heads to ensure that appropriate courses of action have been taken to mitigate identified legal risks
• Engage external counsel and manage external relationships and costs to ensure NESCO is adequately protected from liability
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date database of all disputes and litigation agreements
• Conduct regular environment scan to keep abreast pf the latest case-law and statutes/ amendments specific to the Power Sector
• Assist to follow up and provide updates on court matters and attend court hearings for and on behalf of NESCO
• Assist in the entire review and approval processes for all contracts in accordance with the process and the limits of authority policies
• Monitor developments with respect to changes in government policies on Power Generation, power sale, rules & regulations of related policies and advice on implications
• Assist in organization and administration of the legal department
• Prepare periodic reports for the attention of the MD/CEO
• Perform any other tasks as assigned from time to time by the MD/CEO

Requirements
Minimum Educational & Professional Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge:

• Minimum of a First Degree in Law (L.L.B, B.L)
• LLM (Master of Law) is an advantage
• Professional certification, such as membership in the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is required
• Minimum of four (4) years post call-to-bar experience as a Legal Practitioner

Attributes and Competencies:

• Knowledge of the legal aspects of the power sector and related sectors like Oil and Gas, and regulations governing the sector, particularly tariff regulations
• Knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with government and/or commercial contract administration, particularly contract negotiation, preparation and administration
• Knowledge of NESCO’s Business and industry
• Ability to provide independent advice to senior-level management on highly technical matters
• Demonstrated success in managing and conducting a variety of litigation matters
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, rules and regulations
• Good business writing and documentation/ drafting skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Good negotiation skills and influencing skill
• High ethical standards and integrity

Application Closing Date
12th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications under confidential Cover Letter, either by mail courier or in person enclosing Copies of Certificates, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of Three (3) Traceable Referees to:
The Managing Director,
Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited,
10 Barkin Ladi Road,
P. O. Box 15, Bukuru, Jos South,
Plateau State, Nigeria.
Or
Send Electronic Copies in a single PDF document named [Full Name] – [Job Position] – Application to: info@nesconigeria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.